Practical vocabulary guide
Scottish greetings and small-talk words
Understand common conversational forms without treating every Scottish speaker as though they use the same vocabulary.
Words to know
Example in context
Local: Fit like? Aye, nae bad — we had a good blether earlier.
Plain English: How are you? Yes, not bad — we had a good chat earlier.
Use context, not stereotypes
Vocabulary varies by region, age, community, and speaker. These pages explain likely meanings without claiming that every person in Scotland uses every term.
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