Suay /SOO-AY/
Suay (Thai: สวย, pronounced SOO-AY) is a Muay Thai Thai-language term. Beautiful. In the gym it means a technique was clean; mai suay means ugly, fix it. It is also written Suai. Related terms: Dee. It is one of 52 Thai-language terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Suayสวย
- Beautiful. In the gym it means a technique was clean; mai suay means ugly, fix it.
| Term | Suay |
|---|---|
| Thai script | สวย |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | SOO-AY |
| Also written | Suai |
| Category | Language |
Sources: 8limbsus.com ↗
Questions about Suay
What does Suay mean in Muay Thai?
Beautiful. In the gym it means a technique was clean; mai suay means ugly, fix it.
How do you pronounce Suay?
Suay is pronounced roughly SOO-AY. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Suay written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written สวย.
What are other spellings of Suay?
It is also written Suai. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Suay?
Related terms: Dee.
Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.