Spoken all the way from Keith (Scotland’s first ‘Scots Toun’) in Moray Speyside to Aberdeenshire and down to Dundee and Angus, Doric is one of the main dialects of the Scots language - and arguably its most musical.
Learn how to speak like a local with these ‘rerr’ (really good) Doric words and their meanings. From ‘bosie’ to ‘bide’ and beyond, our guide to this colourful Scots dialect will help you make the most of your next visit to northeast Scotland!
A lot of Doric phrases are often light-hearted and fun to learn. Here are five examples to get you started:
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!
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