auld
word
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 - প্রাচীনRussian: старый - древнийJapanese: 古いVietnamese: cũ - xưaKorean: 오래된 - 옛Turkish: eski - kadimUrdu: پرانا - قدیمIndonesian: tua - kuno
Example Sentences
That auld pub hasn't changed in decades.
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She loves reading auld tales from Scottish folklore.
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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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