Geordie Word of the Day: Bairn · Aug 9, 06:50 PM
Today’s Geordie word of the day is:
Bairn
Often used as an affectionate saying, ‘bairn’ is mostly used as a word for ‘child’ regardless of the child’s gender.
Geordie: “How’s yer bairn deein’?”
English: “How is your child?”
However, there is a plural:
Geordie: “Are yer bairns deein’ alreet?”
English: “Are your children doing fine?”
As an affectionate term ‘bairn’ can be used as follows:
Geordie: “Howay owa here mah wee bairn.”
English: “Come over here baby.”
This Geordie does not advise that ‘bairn’ be used as a way of getting oneself acquainted with a member of the opposite sex unless you are already familiar with them.
— Lee
Geordie Word of the Day: Howay · Jul 6, 09:38 PM
Today’s Geordie word of the day is:
Howay
Not to be mixed up with the Mackem version (Haway), howay would be used in a sentence like this: “Howay man! Giz some booze will ye?”
In English that would be translated as: “Excuse me barkeep, would you kindly pass some fine ale my way please?”
Howay: Howay can be used in several different ways. In our example it was to grab the attention of the barkeep. But it can be used to signal discontent i.e “Howay, gan tell that to wor lass!” or to give directions “Howay owa here”.
— Lee
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Geordie Word of the Day: Aboot · Jun 24, 11:55 AM
Today’s Geordie word of the day is:
Aboot
It would be used in a sentence like this: I’m aboot to gan doon to the pub and sup a few broons with wor mates.
In English that would be translated as: I am about to go down to the local public house and enjoy several cold beverages with some fine fellows.
Aboot: The Geordie word for ‘about’.
— Lee
Geordie Word of the Day: Gannin' · Jun 19, 07:35 PM
Today is the start of a new idea I’m going to try and keep going. Every day I’ll post a Geordie word with a little explanation. Without further ado, today’s word is:
Gannin’
It would be used in a sentence like this: I’m gannin’ doon to tha pub pet.
In English that would be translated as: I am going down to the public house my dear.
Gannin’: The Geordie word for ‘going’.
— Lee