Haggis Meaning in English

word

US

ˈhæɡɪs

HAG-iss

UK

hˈæɡɪs

HAG-iss

Definition

Haggis is a traditional Scottish dish made from sheep's organs (heart, liver, lungs), oatmeal, and spices, cooked inside a sheep's stomach or sausage casing.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used to refer to the famous Scottish food, rarely as a metaphor. In English, 'haggis' is often mentioned during discussions of Scottish culture, especially for Burns Night celebrations. Not commonly eaten outside Scotland. Always a noun.

• Spanish: haggis (plato escocés) - asadura escocesa
• Portuguese (BR): haggis (prato escocês) - bucho escocês
• Portuguese (PT): haggis (prato escocês) - bucho escocês
• Chinese (Simplified): 哈吉斯 (苏格兰菜)
• Chinese (Traditional): 哈吉斯 (蘇格蘭菜)
• Hindi: हैगिस (स्कॉटिश व्यंजन)
• Arabic: هاغيس (طبق اسكتلندي)
• Bengali: হ্যাগিস
• Russian: хаггис
• Japanese: ハギス
• Vietnamese: haggis - dạ dày cừu nhồi (món ăn Scotland)
• Korean: 해기스
• Turkish: haggis - koyun sakatat dolması (İskoç yemeği)
• Urdu: ہَیگِس
• Indonesian: haggis

Example Sentences

Have you ever tried haggis?

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Haggis is popular in Scotland.

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The chef made traditional haggis for dinner.

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People often serve haggis at Burns Night celebrations.

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It took me a while to get used to the taste of haggis.

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Tourists are usually curious about what goes into haggis.

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