i am trying to think of wee short scottish saying no longer than 3-4 words.
do you know any and if so what are they also can you translate them into to english also.
Honest answers only please.
Thanks
2007-03-11 00:11:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Birl ~ spin or whirl around as in Scottish country dancing.
Ben ~mountain, also inside or within, as ‘come ben the hoose’.
Brae ~ hill.
Braw ~ something good, a braw day is a great weather day.
Hain ~ husband.
Ilk ~ same, kind, class, family.
Kirk ~ church.
Linn ~ waterfall.
Loch ~ lake.
Sett ~ the color and pattern on a tartan.
Sgal ~ strong wind, gale.
allt ~ A burn or stream. A small river
beag ~ Small
2007-03-11 00:31:30 · answer #1 · answered by don't stop the music ♪ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are quite a few I can think of, but longer than 3-4 words you specified.
Auld lang syne ( I am sure needs no translation )
Lang may yir lum reek ( Long may your chimney smoke )
2007-03-11 05:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by MoiMoii 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scotts wha 'hey!
2007-03-11 00:44:07 · answer #3 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
giraffe
2007-03-11 00:21:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋