Braes Meaning in English
word · lemma: brae
ˈbɹeɪ
BRAY
bɹˈiːz
breez
Definition
'Braes' is a Scottish and Northern English word meaning the slopes or sides of hills.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used in Scottish or Northern English contexts, often poetic or literary. Common in names of places or phrases like 'the braes of ...'. Not used in everyday conversation outside these regions.
Spanish: laderas (de colina)Portuguese (BR): encostas (de colina)Portuguese (PT): encostas (de colina)Chinese (Simplified): 山坡Chinese (Traditional): 山坡Hindi: पहाड़ियों की ढलानेंArabic: منحدرات التلالBengali: ঢালে - পাহাড়ের ঢালRussian: склоны холмов - склоны (поэтич.)Japanese: 丘の斜面 - 坂 (詩的)Vietnamese: sườn đồiKorean: 언덕 비탈 - 경사면 (문학적)Turkish: tepe yamaçları - tepe etekleriUrdu: پہاڑی ڈھلانیںIndonesian: sườn đồi - sườn dốc
Example Sentences
Mist rolled over the braes as the sun began to set.
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The sheep grazed on the green braes.
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The children ran down the braes to the river.
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Wildflowers grew on the sunny braes.
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She loved walking along the braes near her village.
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Old songs often mention the 'bonnie braes of Scotland.'
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