Hur många pratar skotska?
Skotsk gäliska
Region | nordvästra Skottland |
Antal talare | omkring 60 000: Skottland: 57 375 (2011); Nova Scotia: 2000 (2007); USA:1100 (2000) |
Status | hotat |
Språkfamilj | Indoeuropeiska språk Keltiska språk Ökeltiska språk Gäliska språk skotsk gäliska |
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Vad pratar man i Skottland?
Lågskotska
Region | Skottland: Skotska låglandet, Caithness, Orkneyöarna, Shetlandsöarna. Irland: Ulster. |
Antal talare | Skottland: 1,5 miljon Ulster: 30 000 |
Status | hotat |
Språkfamilj | Indoeuropeiska språk Germanska språk Västgermanska språk Anglo-frisiska språk Engelska språk Lågskotska |
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What does Glaswegian mean?
Glas•we•gian (glæˈswi dʒən, -dʒi ən) adj. 1. of or pertaining to Glasgow or its residents. n. 2. a native or resident of Glasgow. [1810] Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
What is the Glaswegian accent?
Those wee Glaswegian phrases can get confusing – get yerself familiar before ye go! If you’ve ever been fascinated about accents and local dialects, then this one’s for you. Like other UK accents, Glaswegian has its own unique influences originating from Irish to Gaelic, which is what gives it its distinctive sound and sayings.
What is the difference between Glaswegian and Scottish?
Glaswegian- an inhabitant of Glasgow Glasgow- largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world Scot, Scotchman, Scotsman- a native or inhabitant of Scotland
What needs do Glaswegians have in common?
‘They have the same needs as Glaswegians in terms of health services, social welfare, education and advice.’ ‘Apart from football, nothing polarises Glaswegians more than property, and when it comes to the bitter rivalry between the southside and Glasgow’s bohemian west end, the barbs are keenly felt.’