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Belfast - English Dictionary
We appreciate that not everyone attending PCCS will be used to the Northern Irish language so we have provided a handy reference below.
Belfast | English |
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'Craic' | enjoyable social activity; a good time. "he/she loves the craic' |
'What's the craic' | How are you? |
'Bout Ye?' | How are you? |
'Jammy sods' | Lucky people |
'Sucking diesel' | Doing well |
'Wee dote' | Someone or something who is adorable |
'Norn Iron' | Northern Ireland |
'Dander' | Walk |
'Wee' | Everything is wee - goes in front of anything - has nothing to do with size |
'Weans' | Children |
'Childer' | Children |
'That's us nai' | That's us now Something is done or finished |
'Gutties' | Trainers / Sneakers / Running shoes |

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