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Discussion in 'Norwich City' started by robbieBB, May 25, 2012.

  1. robbieBB

    robbieBB Well-Known Member

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    With our strong Celtic connections and a host of new Glaswegian friends, I think we ought to brush up on the local language. So let this be the last plain English post and let's be havin' your Glaswegian ones. To set the ball rolling here's mine from an earlier thread:

    Jesusjonny! Youse sleverin, ye glaikit teuchters. <laugh>
     
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    ncfcwonky New Member

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    I am part Scottish, although family came from around Aberdeen so I still can't understand Glaswegian! <laugh>

    Also, having a go at the reporter the other night after Adam Drury's testimonial is far scarier in a Glaswegian accent!
     
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    canary-dave Well-Known Member

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    Can we ask for a translation?
     
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  4. redruthyella

    redruthyella Active Member

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    I live in Cornwall and they were Celts.

    Ple'ma Rysrudh, mar pleg? (Where is Redruth please)
     
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    canary-dave Well-Known Member

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    Is Cornish like Welsh inasmuch as what you see written down is nothing like it sounds when spoken?
     
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    redruthyella Active Member

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    To be honest Dave its almost the same as the Welsh language, there are many similar words. Mind you there are only about 5 people who can speak it!
     
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    robbieBB Well-Known Member

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    "Jesusjonny! Youse sleverin, ye glaikit teuchters."

    "For goodness sake! You're talking nonsense, you silly non-Glaswegian speakers."

    You can substitute more colourful synonyms throughout, but this is the drift -- I think! <ok>
     
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    redruthyella Active Member

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    I knew that!
     
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    robbieBB Well-Known Member

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    <ok> redruth. Me, I'm just teaching myself (with the help of Google)! <laugh>
     
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    You get covered in phlegm when they talk to you!
     
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    No that's the Flemish!
     
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    canary-dave Well-Known Member

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    I think he was being phlegmatic!
     
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