What is HI in Scottish?

'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.
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Why do Scottish say aye?

Aye. Aye means yes, often replacing the latter in day-to-day life in Scotland. Conversely, 'aye, right' is used when expressing feelings of disbelief (think of it as the Scottish equivalent to 'yeah, right').
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Do Scots still say aye?

Scots are known for pronouncing traditional words in unpredictable ways. Listen out for “yes” pronounced as “aye”, “dae” as “do” and “dinnae” as “don't“. It's probably worth having a look through a guide to Scottish slang before your trip.
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Why is Och Aye noo offensive?

“Och aye the noo!”

This is one of those Scottish phrases that can be heard in countless parodies aimed at poking fun at the Scots' dialect and accent. Its direct English translation is “Oh yes, just now”. And, while some Scots may chuckle along with you, it is considered quite offensive by others.
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Why do Scots say Ken?

A word which is heard often is ken, which means to know. "When a Scottish Highlander asks if you 'ken,' they are explicitly asking if you 'know.
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How To Say 'Hello, how are you?' in Scottish Gaelic (With Phonetics)



Why do Scots say wee?

Derived from wee, meaning little, and ane meaning one, wean is a word most commonly used in the West of Scotland to refer to a young child, and is sometimes also spoken as wee yin or 'little one'. Wee is a word whose current meaning is in little dispute, but whose origins are interesting and complex.
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What is Madainn Mhath?

Madainn mhath, madainn mhath, (Good morning, good morning)
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How do Scottish say goodbye?

In Scottish Gaelic, to say "Goodbye," you can say "mar sin leat" which should be pronounced as "mar shin lat." Note that this is an informal way of saying "farewell."
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How do Scottish say good morning?

Madainn mhath means good morning in Scottish Gaelic.
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What is a Scottish girl called?

4 letter answer(s) to scottish girl

LASS.
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How do you say baby in Scottish?

Bairn is a Northern English, Scottish English and Scots term for a child.
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What do the Scottish call their wife?

Scottish Word: Wallie.
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What are some Scottish phrases?

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!"
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How do you say friend in Scottish?

What is the Scottish word for friend? Charaid, or Mo Charaid for my friend, is the official answer, but colloquially the terms I have heard most seem to be chum and pal!
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Are Scots tough?

The Scots are a wonderfully strange group; the most feared warriors in the British Isles and yet highly regarded as inventors, engineers, philosophers and writers.
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Does anyone speak Scottish Gaelic?

Although speakers of the Scottish language were persecuted over the centuries, Gaelic is still spoken today by around 60,000 Scots. Endowed with a rich heritage of music, folklore and cultural ecology, Gaelic in Scotland is thriving and enjoying a revival! It can be heard in Lowland pubs and at Hebridean ceilidhs.
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What is the difference between math and Mhath in Scottish Gaelic?

Math and mhath

This is because Gaelic nouns are divided into feminine and masculine nouns. It's important to distinguish these from female and male nouns. It does not refer to the gender of an animal or a person. The adjective math, meaning 'good', lenites with feminine nouns to create mhath.
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Is Hiya a Scottish word?

Hiya - as a greeting, formal and informal. Seems to be concentrated in Glasgow.
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What is the Scottish word for fart?

The Olympus has Fallen actor then explains the meaning behind several popular Scottish slang words. Explaining a less common term, Butler says: “'Air beige'. Okay, air beige is a fart” while generously offering sound effects while acting out the gassy gesture.
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Do Scots say Eejit?

"Eejit" is a slang term derived from an eye dialect spelling of the Irish English and Scottish English pronunciation of "idiot". It is a word commonly used by natives of both Ireland and Scotland.
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