Greetings and Salutations in Scots and Scots Gaelic

[elman]

Scots today are more likely to say..

Good morning = Mornin'

Good evening = Evenin'

Hello = Hi

Good afternoon = Hi

Goodbye = See ye. Or Cheers.

[JCfromGA]

That's fine so far. Are you planning on writing these greetings or saying them? If you'd like to work on pronunciation of Gaidhlig, here is a website so you don't butcher the pronunciation.

BBC - Alba - Beag Air Bheag

[Crofter]

If you are still there, Mavericker, and have'nt lost the will to live:
Your posting of April 1st is correct so far, as far as your translation of the Gaelic goes.

Perhaps those who practice the Scots will be good enough to point out where you might be going wrong with their translations.

Regards,

Crofter.

[DonHugo]

Originally Posted by JCfromGA

That's fine so far. Are you planning on writing these greetings or saying them? If you'd like to work on pronunciation of Gaidhlig, here is a website so you don't butcher the pronunciation.

BBC - Alba - Beag Air Bheag

Thanks you for this.

As a Lowland, non-Gaelic speaking Scot, I am embarrassed at not being able to pronounce Gaelic words and names.

I hope the language survives.

[Crofter]

Thank you for that, DonHugo.

There is no need to feel embarrased about not being able to pronounce Gaelic words. Many can not, through no fault of their own.

The cause for embarrassment should be that there are some in Scotland who would deny you the right to learn or even try.

Regards,

Crofter.

[DonHugo]

Crofter,

I appreciate your post and your tolerance.

DonHugo