Perhaps the most famous Scottish sayings of all time is “Auld Lang Syne”.
What’s the most Scottish thing to say?
Here are a few of the Scottish sayings that I grew up hearing on a daily basis:
- “Whit’s fur ye’ll no go past ye.”
- “You’re a wee scunner!”
- “She’s up to high doh”
- “A pritty face suits the dish-cloot”
- “Awa’ an bile yer heid”
- “Don’t be a wee clipe!”
- “Yer bum’s oot the windae!”
- “Yer arse and parsley!”
What is a typical Scottish greeting?
A collection of useful phrases in Scots, a West Germanic language spoken in Scotland.
Useful Scots phrases.
| English | Scots Leid (Scots) |
|---|---|
| Good morning (Morning greeting) | Guid mornin |
| Good afternoon (Afternoon greeting) | Guid efternuin |
| Good evening (Evening greeting) | Guid evenin |
| Good night | Guid nicht |
What are common Scottish words?
18 Braw Scottish Words & Their Meanings
- Loch Maree with Slioch beyond © VisitScotland / Kenny Lam.
- Bahookie – buttocks or backside.
- Blate – shy or bashful.
- Braw – excellent or pleasant.
- Coorie – to snuggle or cuddle.
- Dook – to dip in liquid, especially in water.
- Fankle – to entangle, a tangle or confusion.
- Oxter – an armpit.
What is good luck in Scottish?
“Lang may yer lum reek”.
Translation: “I wish you good luck and good fortune for the future”.
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 do Scots say instead of Cheers?
There are so different ways to say “cheers” in many countries all over the world, however, in Scotland, it’s Slàinte Mhath!
What is a Scottish compliment?
Braw. Braw is a classic piece of Scottish slang. In the iconic comic strip Oor Wullie, the titular character frequently uses it to describe all things nice, brilliant and fantastic. Someone may have ‘braw banter’, or the view from your hotel room may be braw.
How do Scottish say thank you?
Tìoraidh ma-tha!
March – Thanks and goodbye.
| Thank you | ||
|---|---|---|
| English | Gaelic | Listen |
| Thank you (plural/ formal) | Tapadh leibh | Play MP3 file |
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.
What is a Scottish wife called?
Scottish Word: Geggie.
What is a lover of Scotland called?
Similarly terms include scotophile for Scotland and cambrophile for Wales.
What do the Scots call a baby?
bairn
What does bairn mean? Bairn is a Scottish or Northern English word for child.
What is the Scottish word for life?
Beathan. Male | While whisky or ‘the water of life’ in Scots Gaelic is uisge-beatha, the name Beathan simply means life. Pronounced BAEy-un, it is definitely one of the more unusual names.
What is a Scottish lucky charm?
A sprig of white heather has been considered a good luck charm in Scotland for hundreds of years.
How do the Scottish say rest in peace?
Fois shìorraidh gun robh aig d’ anam.
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 are Scottish Proverbs?
Scottish Proverbs are a traditional and straightforward saying that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience. The popularity of proverbs is due to the universality of their meaning and because most people can relate to them in some way and on some level.
Why do Scots say pish?
Pish. Translation: Urine. However, in Glasgow and other parts of Scotland, it’s a common word for something that evokes a negative vibe. For instance, if the score at the football isnae going your way, ‘it’s a load of pish’.
What is Scottish slang for drunk?
Scottish slang for drunk…
Blootered, Steamin’, Wrecked, Bladdered, Hammered, Sloshed and Smashed to name just a few of the more regular sounding ones. ‘Ooot yer tree’, ‘Steamboated’, ‘Mad wae it’ and ‘Ooot the game’ being some of the stranger sounding phrases!
Why do Scots say Ken?
“Ken” in Scots has widened its meaning to become the equivalent of English “know” but in older Scots it specifically meant “know by personal contact, experience, familiarity” as in “I ken him.