glaswegian

Everyday

1. A Glaswegian is a person who comes from Glasgow, the biggest city in Scotland. tree →
2. Glaswegian means belonging to Glasgow, such as its people, buildings or way of speaking. tree →
3. Glaswegian is also the strong local accent and dialect of Glasgow, with words like «wean» (child) and «messages» (shopping). tree →

In the lessons

In geography and in lessons about accents and dialects it shows how English sounds in different places. In stories it tells the reader where a character comes from. Phrases: «a Glaswegian accent», «a proud Glaswegian».

Examples

• My uncle is a Glaswegian. tree →
• She speaks with a strong Glaswegian accent. tree →
• Glaswegian people are known for being friendly and funny. tree →
• «Wean» is a Glaswegian word for a child. tree →
• The Glaswegian comedian made everyone laugh. tree →
• We listened to a Glaswegian storyteller. tree →
• A Glaswegian might say «Gonnae no dae that» for «Please don't do that». tree →
• Lots of famous bands are Glaswegian. tree →

Note

Always capital G. Say «glaz-WEE-jun». Glaswegian is a dialect of Scots and English, not a separate language; it is not wrong, just local.