Takraw

Pronunciation: /tɑːkrɔː/

Definitions of takraw

noun a sport originating from Southeast Asia that is similar to volleyball, but players use their feet, knees, chest, and head to hit the ball over the net

Example Sentences

A1 I like to play takraw with my friends at the park.

A2 Takraw is a popular sport in Southeast Asia that combines elements of soccer and volleyball.

B1 The rules of takraw can be quite complex, but once you understand them, it's a fun game to play.

B2 Many professional athletes train rigorously to compete in international takraw tournaments.

C1 The precision and skill required to excel in takraw make it a challenging but rewarding sport.

C2 Takraw players at the highest level are admired for their athleticism and agility on the court.

Examples of takraw in a Sentence

formal Takraw is a popular sport in Southeast Asia that combines elements of soccer and volleyball.

informal We should play some takraw at the park this weekend.

slang I'm really good at takraw, wanna challenge me?

figurative The team's coordination was so good, it was like they were playing takraw with each other.

Grammatical Forms of takraw

• past tense: played
• plural: takraws
• comparative: more takraw
• superlative: most takraw
• present tense: plays
• future tense: will play
• perfect tense: has played
• continuous tense: is playing
• singular: takraw
• positive degree: takraw
• infinitive: to play takraw
• gerund: playing takraw
• participle: played takraw

Origin and Evolution of takraw

First Known Use: 1430 year

Language of Origin: Thai

Story behind the word: The word 'takraw' originates from Southeast Asia, specifically from the region now known as Thailand.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a traditional sport played with a woven ball made of rattan or similar material, which has evolved into the modern sport of Sepak Takraw, played with a synthetic ball and net.