Auld Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɔɫd

AWLD

UK

aːʊl

AWLD

Definition

A Scottish English word meaning 'old' or 'ancient'; it is used mostly in Scottish poetry and traditional songs.

Usage & Nuances

'Auld' is an old-fashioned, regional word, mainly found in Scottish writing, songs, or the phrase 'auld lang syne'. It's not used in modern daily speech outside Scotland or Scottish contexts.

• Spanish: viejo (escocés) - antiguo (escocés)
• Portuguese (BR): velho (escocês) - antigo (escocês)
• Portuguese (PT): velho (escocês) - antigo (escocês)
• Chinese (Simplified): 老的（苏格兰英语用法） - 古老的（苏格兰英语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 老的（蘇格蘭英語用法） - 古老的（蘇格蘭英語）
• Hindi: पुराना (स्कॉटिश अंग्रेज़ी) - वृद्ध (स्कॉटिश)
• Arabic: قديم (استخدام إسكتلندي) - عتيق (إسكتلندي)
• Bengali: পুরনো - প্রাচীন
• Russian: старый - древний
• Japanese: 古い
• Vietnamese: cũ - xưa
• Korean: 오래된 - 옛
• Turkish: eski - kadim
• Urdu: پرانا - قدیم
• Indonesian: tua - kuno

Example Sentences

The song is called 'Auld Lang Syne'.

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He quoted an auld Scottish proverb.

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That's an auld story my grandfather told me.

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We all link arms and sing 'auld lang syne' on New Year's Eve.

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That auld pub hasn't changed in decades.

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She loves reading auld tales from Scottish folklore.

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