Scots is considered a separate language from Scottish English and from the English of England, and is recognised as such by the Scottish and UK governments.
Useful Scots phrases.
| English | Scots Leid (Scots) |
|---|---|
| Hello (General greeting) | Hullo |
| How are you? | Whit like? Whit like are ye? Hoo are ye? Hou’r ye? Hoo’s it gaun? How ye daein? |
What is a Scottish welcome?
Fáilte (Irish pronunciation: [ˈfˠaːlʲtʲə]), Fàilte (Scottish Gaelic: [ˈfaːltʲə]) or Failt (Manx: [ˈfaːlʲtʃ]) is a word meaning “welcome”.
What’s the most Scottish thing to say?
Perhaps the most famous Scottish sayings of all time is “Auld Lang Syne”. This was made famous by Robert Burns’ song, sang globally at New Year. The translation can be taken as “old long since” or “old long ago” meaning “days gone by” and when sung at New Years really means “let’s drink to days gone by”.
What are some common Scottish sayings?
Scottish Sayings
Yer lookin’ a bit peely wally – Meaning you look pale or ill. That’s gee-in me the boak – A gross but classic Scottish expression one might use if something was making them feel sick! Gonny no dae that – Means please don’t do that! Haud yer weesht – Is a not super polite way of saying ‘be quiet’!
How do Scots say hello?
‘Hello’ in Scottish Gaelic
In Scottish Gaelic, you greet others with ‘halò’! Pronounced hallo, this phrase has you covered for greeting passers-by if you visit a Gaelic-speaking community. Alternatively, you could say good morning which is ‘madainn mhath’, pronounced ma-ten-va.
How do Scots say cheers?
There are so different ways to say “cheers” in many countries all over the world, however, in Scotland, it’s Slàinte Mhath! Irish or Scots Gaelic? The term Slàinte Mhath (Pronounced Slanj-a-va) is actually both Irish and Scots Gaelic.
What does a fanny mean in Scotland?
Definition of fanny
1 British slang, offensive : vulva. 2 : buttocks.
How do Scottish say good morning?
Madainn mhath
Madainn mhath. Heidh, a Mhàiri! Madainn mhath. Good morning.
What is the official Scottish motto?
In my defens God me defend (Scottish Gaelic: Ann an Dia no dhìon dìon mi) is the motto of both the royal coat of arms of the Kingdom of Scotland and royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom used in Scotland.
What is a Scottish wife called?
Scottish Word: Geggie.
What is the C word in Scotland?
A number of Scottish participants explained how c*** can be used colloquially as an affectionate or endearing term, such as calling someone a ‘clever c***’.
What does Jambo mean in Scotland?
Noun. Jambo (plural Jambos) (UK, slang) A member or fan of Heart of Midlothian F.C., a Scottish football club.
What does the Scottish saying och aye the noo mean?
Oh yes, just now
An archetypal example of an overt Scotticism is “Och aye the noo”, which translates as “Oh yes, just now“. This phrase is often used in parody by non-Scots and although the phrases “Och aye” and “the noo” are in common use by Scots separately, they are rarely used together.
What is the common toast you will hear in Scotland?
The traditional Scottish Gaelic toast when raising a glass to say ‘cheers’ is Slàinte mhath which is pronounced slan-ge-var.
What means yer aff yer heid?
you are off your head
“Yer aff yer heid” which translates to “you are off your head” can be used in many situations. You can use it to describe someone acting stupid, someone that’s too drunk or someone that’s just plain talking nonsense.
What is a toilet called in Scotland?
For the uninitiated, cludgie is a Scottish word meaning “toilet”, although probably not to be used in the politest of companies.
What do they call pants in Scotland?
Breeks is the Scots term for trousers or breeches.
What does spunk mean in Scotland?
Spunk is an informal noun that means “spark” in Scottish, from the Latin word for “sponge,” spongia. Definitions of spunk. the courage to carry on. “he kept fighting on pure spunk” synonyms: heart, mettle, nerve.
How do the Scottish say beautiful?
Bonnie – Good
This cheerful Scottish word means ‘beautiful’ – an indispensable phrase for those exploring the beautiful landscapes of Scotland.
Why do the Scottish say Ken?
Ken. Pronounced as written. Although it technically means ‘know’, some Scots will use it to punctuate their sentences till the point where it feels like it has lost all meaning. Often used in conjunction with ‘ye’ meaning ‘you’ and ‘fit’ which means ‘what’.
What does Wee Barra mean?
a small child
barra – a small child. Also, an affectionate term for a younger person (A wee barra.)