How do Scottish say water?

Instead the throat is closed to cut the word off. Thus 'bit' might sound more like 'bih' (with a short and truncated vowel), or 'water' as 'wa-er'. The final 'g' is often elided (e.g. 'walking' sounds like 'walkin').

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How do Scots say yes?

You can say “aye” (yes) or “nae” (no).

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How do you ask for water in British?

The most polite and idiomatic way to ask would be "Please may I get some water". "May I have" is also fine, but it sounds like you're asking them to get the water for you.

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What is the British saying for toilet?

THE LOO. The 'loo' is very common in the UK & Ireland, and is a safe and polite way to say toilet.

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How do you say shower UK?

Below is the UK transcription for 'shower':
  1. Modern IPA: ʃáwə
  2. Traditional IPA: ˈʃaʊə
  3. 2 syllables: "SHOW" + "uh"

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How do Scottish people say lake?

Loch (/lɒx/) is the Scottish Gaelic, Scots and Irish word for a lake or sea inlet.

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What do Scottish people call a drink?

SWALLIE n an alcoholic drink.

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What do Scots call a river?

Glais (Archaic Gaelic) River [glash] Uisge (Gaelic) Water [ooshka] Sometimes used for a watercourse. Srath (Gaelic) Strath / glen / valley.

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What is the British slang for pretty girl?

Bonnie. Used in Scotland, this word means "pretty" or "beautiful", and is normally used in reference to a woman. Some think it has its origins in the French word bon, meaning "good".

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What do Brits say for drunk?

Pissed / Pished

However it is probably the most commonly used word in the UK to describe being drunk. If you spend any time in the UK, you will hear it all the time.

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Why do Brits say cheeky so much?

Cheeky. Brits are famous for their sense of humour, and we like to take life a little less seriously than other nations do. We take pleasure in being playful, so we often use the word “cheeky” to describe small, fun, frivolous activities that make us smile.

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What not to say to Scots?

15 Things You Should Never Say to a Scottish Person
  • 'Irn Bru? No thank you! ...
  • 'Of course Nessie doesn't exist! '
  • 'Oh, you live in Inverness, do you know my friend Craig? '
  • 'It always rains in Scotland, right? ...
  • 'Freeeeedom! ...
  • 'You Scots are all tight-fisted and miserly. ...
  • 'Is this money real? ...
  • 'What do you wear under your kilt?

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What is the most Scottish saying ever?

Perhaps the most famous Scottish sayings of all time is “Auld Lang Syne”. This was made famous by Robert Burns' song, sang globally at New Year. The translation can be taken as “old long since” or “old long ago” meaning “days gone by” and when sung at New Years really means “let's drink to days gone by”.

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What is Scottish for bye?

BONAILIE n farewell, a parting toast.

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