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Scottish-English
Scots and
Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig)
These are the three main languages. Everyone speaks English and is is officall main language. In the east and south people often speak Scots a sister language of English. It gives Scottish-English many of the words that are associated with the Scottish stereotype: "aye" for "yes", "hoose" for "house", "moose" for "mouse", "dreich" for "wet" etc. Scottish Gaelic is spoken in the west and north and on many of the islands. It is the lots language that has almost died out due to the English language. Examples of words taken from Gaelic can still be seen in Scots and Scottish English for example the word "Loch" meaning Lake.
The Scots use English as their main language, but there is also a Scots language/dialect that is spoken in certain regions with distinct vocabulary and pronunciation differences. Additionally, Scottish Gaelic is spoken in parts of Scotland, particularly in the Highlands and Islands.
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Where does the Scots word 'lum' come from?
The Scots word "lum" comes from the Old English word "lumm" which means "chimney" or "smokestack." It has been in use in Scots language for many centuries to refer to a chimney or the flue of a fireplace.
Do the Scottish people speak galician?
No, the Scottish people speak Scottish Gaelic or Scots language. Galician is a language spoken in northwestern Spain.
What language used to be spoken in Scotland?
Scottish Gaelic and Scots were historically spoken languages in Scotland. Nowadays, English is the most commonly spoken language in Scotland.
Has Mary Queen of Scots influenced the Scottish language?
Mary Queen of Scots, as a historical figure, did not have a direct influence on the Scottish language. However, her reign and interactions with other European courts may have indirectly influenced language trends in Scotland during that time.
Which countries speak Scottish?
Scotland is the country where Scottish English, Scots, and Scottish Gaelic are spoken. Scottish English is the most widely spoken language in Scotland, while Scots and Scottish Gaelic are minority languages.
When was Dictionary of the Scots Language created?
Dictionary of the Scots Language was created in 2001.
Is Scots a language?
Although Scots is recognized as a language, it's really more of a dialect based on Old English.
What is four in Scots?
Four. The old 'Scots' language is almost extinct nowadays.
What was the language of Scots in William Wallaces time?
Northumbrian English (later known as Scots)
What has the author Harold Ian Miltner written?
Harold Ian Miltner has written: 'Scots-- as a re-born standard language' -- subject(s): History, Language and culture, Scots language
Which language come from the English language?
The Scots language has its basis in Old English (or "Inglis", as the Scottish people called it at the time). A number of pidgins and creoles also have their basis in English, but Scots is recognised as a separate language.
Where does the Scots word 'lum' come from?
The Scots word "lum" comes from the Old English word "lumm" which means "chimney" or "smokestack." It has been in use in Scots language for many centuries to refer to a chimney or the flue of a fireplace.
How do you say world in Scottish?
World remains world. Scottish is not an actual language, Scots is the recognised language. Scots is a variation of the English language involving Scottish slang. World does not have a slang term.
What language was Mary queen of Scots?
scotish and welsh
Is ulster Scots a dialect spoken in northern Ireland?
Those in the Ulster-Scots communities hold that Ulster Scots is a language, not a dialect of English. The poet Robert Burns wrote in Scots. Ulster Scots is spoken in Northern Ireland, the Ulster Scots Agency promotes the US language and culture, the BBC hosts a radio programme each week in U.Scots.
What are the connections between Scots and German language?
There are many actually.
What language was spoken in Scotland in the 1700 1800?
During the 1700s and 1800s, Scottish Gaelic and Scots were the main languages spoken in Scotland. Scottish Gaelic is a Celtic language, while Scots is a Germanic language closely related to English. Both languages coexisted in different regions of Scotland during that time.
