Scottish Expressions

Aye we know theres a lot o folk oot there who didnae understawm a word we sae.  So here is a list o some o the words and phrases we use and a version o them in English.

Thatsnaeborra.   It is no bother to do this.

Geesalight?  Do you have a light for my cigarette please.

Geesabreak.  I am running out of patience with you.

Geesafag?  Could you give me one of your cigarettes please.

Howzitgaun?     How are you today?

Whitasmather.   Isn't that lady delightful.

Gonnaepirritinapoke?  Could you please put this in a carrier bag?

Gerruptheweansgreetin.   Please go and check on the baby, I hear it crying.

Watchooterrapolis.  I thin we have better move along, I can see the local constabulary approaching.

Kinyegeemesumthinfurrit.  I have a terrible pain and I would like something to take it away.

Gonnaegetratclowndoonhere.  Please tell my husband to come downstairs.

Hawdoanaminutamdainsumthin.  Please wait for a minute until I finish this.

Witdaeyewantnoo?  What is it you want me to do now.

Aryegonygotaethebrooandsignoan?  Are you going to go to the Social Security offices today.

Maheidisnippinthedayneveragain.   My head is really sore today, I don't think I will drink again.

Thatbevywistaemuchferme.  That alcoholic beverage was really quite strong.

Goangetusaweepokeyhatatthevan.  Please get me an ice cream cone from the ice cream man.

Thatweewummansarightnippysweetie!     That lady is very bad tempered.