doric dictionary
HEAR DORIC SPOKEN AT: www.rgu.ac.uk/doric-voices
We do of course speak English, but just for fun, this Aberdonian dictionary will give you a flavour of the local dialect, Doric.
SMALL TALK
THE BASICS Aye
Yes
Aye aye, fit like?
Hello, how are you?
I da ken
I don’t know
Nae bad, yersel?
Not bad, and yourself?
Nae bither
It’s no trouble
Chavin’ awa
I’m getting on okay
Fit’s a dee?
What’s wrong?
I’m scunnered
I am fed up
Are ye nae spikkin’?
Are you not speaking?
Dinna be feart
Don’t be scared
You’re affa peally-wally
You look a bit off colour
Stop blethering
Stop chatting
Gie’s a bosie!
Give me a hug!
Fit a bonny wee quine
What a pretty little girl
‘At loon’s a bit glaikit
That young boy is a bit silly
SOCIALISING Come awa’ ben the hoose
Welcome, come in
Ye wintin’ a fly an’ a piece? Would you like a cup of tea and something to eat? Fit fine
That’s really tasty
Ye gaan oot/intae toon?
Are you heading out this evening? Going into the centre?
Far div ye bide?
Where do you stay?
Wi’ me ma ‘n’ da
With my parents
Fit ye deein’?
What are you doing?
It’s caul ‘iday
It’s cold today
I’m watchin’ the fit’ba
I’m watching a football match
Hap up yer lugs
Keep your ears warm
Fit a bonny gloamin'
What a beautiful sunset
I’m awa’ te dee my messages
I’m going grocery shopping
Ca canny, or you’ll go skitin’
Take care, it’s quite icy
Needin’ onything fae the chipper?
Would you like anything from the chip shop?
Bit o’ a Haar comin’ in
There’s a sea fog descending
A’m drookit
I’m soaked through
Affa fine day
It's sunny
WEATHER
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