Doric Phrases: Explained
Doric Phrases – Are you looking to learn the unique dialect of northeast Scotland? Look no further than Doric! Spoken all around Keith, Moray Speyside, Aberdeenshire, Dundee, and Angus – this dialect of Scots language is both fun and musical. To help you get started we’ve put together five ‘rerr’ (really good) Doric words and their meanings.
1. Foo’re ye deein? In English: How are you doing?
2. Far div ye bide? In English: Where do you live?
3. I’m pechin. In English: I’m out of breath.
4. If yer bradie’s ower het, ye’ll hae tae blaa it. In English: If your bridie/pie is too hot, you’ll have to blow on it.
5. It’s aye caul in Aiberdeenshire in November, myne an hap up! In English: It’s always cold in Aberdeenshire in November, remember to wrap up!
The phrases above are just the beginning of the Doric dialect. So why not add a little local flavor to your next visit and try using some of these words yourself? You’re sure to get plenty of smiles and laughter when you do! Who knows, you just may find yourself speaking like a local in no time at all.
Scots Language Explained
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Scots Language Explained
The Scots language is a rich and varied dialect, with numerous regional interpretations stretching from the rural villages in the north to the bustling cities of the central belt. If you are about to embark on a visit to Scotland, gaining an understanding of this unique tongue can be very helpful.
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What is the difference between Scottish Gaelic and Scots language
The difference between Scottish Gaelic and Scots language is quite distinct. Scottish Gaelic is an ancient Celtic language that has been in use in Scotland since at least the 4th century AD, while Scots language is a dialect of English that was introduced to Scotland during the Middle Ages. The two languages have some similarities, such as similar vocabularies, pronunciations and syntax. However, they are quite distinct in their writing systems, grammar rules, and syntax.
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Both the Scottish and Irish accents have distinctive features that make them distinct from one another. The Scottish accent is generally known for its soft, rolling “r” sound and its use of dropped consonants, while the Irish accent is characterized by a more up-and-down rhythm with longer vowels and harder consonant sounds. Scots tend to pronounce words with a flattened vowel sound and draw out the consonants at the end of a word, while Irish people use a lot of inflections and intonations in their speech.
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