The Glasgow Accent

By Josiah Jenkins

A Guide to Understanding Glaswegians

(With the help of Billy Connolly, a native of the city)

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A Few Useful Translations For Tourists (and people from Embra)

Hullawrer	How Do You Do
Howzitgaun ?	How Are Things With You ?
Zattafact ?	Is that so ?
Geezabrekk !	I Find That Difficult To Believe
'Sawfywet	The rain is rather heavy
Annat	And Other Similar Words / Things
Cumfae ?	Where Are You From ? *(1)
Gaunfurrabevvy ?	Would You Care To Join Me For A Small Refreshment ? *(2)

Notes

*(1) : Never admit to being from Embra, claim you're from Musselborough, Tranent or Fife.
*(2) : Extremely likely to involve copious quantities of various alcoholic beverage.