How do you say cheers in Ulster-Scots?

Cheers in Northern Ireland (Ulster) is Slainte! (to your health) in Irish AND “Guid forder!” (good luck) in Ulster-Scots.

Is Ulster-Scots a real language?

Historically, it was referred to here as Scotch, or braid Scotch, with the term Ulster-Scot being reserved for our people, but for the last hundred years or so, the language has been known as Ulster-Scots, which is recognised as one of six main varieties of the Scots language.

Are Ulster-Scots Irish or Scottish?

Ulster Scots is a term used primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It refers to the Scots who migrated to the northern province of Ireland (Ulster) beginning about 1605. Although sometimes in North America they are referred to as ‘Scotch-Irish’ or ‘Ulster-Irish’.

What does Bonnie mean in Ulster-Scots?

beautiful adj bonnie, bricht, guid lukkin, beautyfu; (hist.)

What is the Scottish word for yes?

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’).

What is a wee Dafty?

Dafty, and Wee Dafty were interchangeable for silly/disabled but “Dafty Weeyin” specifically meant disabled child, till a few years back when someone noticed it (and a few other less than sensitive terms) and it became a news story. Since then both of the people who speak Ulster Scots have decided not to use it.

What are some Ulster Scots words to learn?

The Ulster Scots Agency kindly contributed Ulster Scots words and phrases that you can challenge yourself to learn this January as part of your #LearnuaryNI quest.

How are Scots phrases used in everyday life?

Useful Scots phrases English Scots Leid (Scots) Welcome Wylcome Hello (General greeting) Hullo How are you? Whit like? Whit like are ye? Hoo are ye? Reply to ‘How are you?’ No bad, hou’s yersel? Nae baud, yersel?

What are some Scots words that mean hello?

Scots Leid (Scots) Welcome. Wylcome. Hello (General greeting) Hullo. How are you? Whit like? Whit like are ye? Hoo are ye?

What do Ulster Scots say about Dunluce Castle?

Ye wull fin Dunluce Cassel ower thon wye but its in joogins, mine ye. Dunluce Castle is over that way but it is in need of repair. 8. Whit dae ye mean Ulster Scotch? We aa taak Inglish aboot here. What do you mean Ulster Scots? We are English speakers here. 9. Mine thon burn fur the kye haes shat the hale lenth o it!

How do you say cheers in Ulster-Scots? Cheers in Northern Ireland (Ulster) is Slainte! (to your health) in Irish AND “Guid forder!” (good luck) in Ulster-Scots. Is Ulster-Scots a real language? Historically, it was referred to here as Scotch, or braid Scotch, with the term Ulster-Scot being reserved for our people, but for the last…