Scotsman Meaning in English

word

US

ˈskɑtsmən

SKAHTS-muhn

UK

ˈskɒtsmən

SKOTS-muhn

Definition

A Scotsman is a man from Scotland or of Scottish origin.

Usage & Nuances

'Scotsman' refers specifically to a male; the female equivalent is 'Scotswoman.' 'Scottish man' is a less formal alternative. 'Scot' can refer to any person from Scotland, regardless of gender. This word is polite and neutral in tone.

• Spanish: escocés (hombre)
• Portuguese (BR): escocês (homem)
• Portuguese (PT): escocês (homem)
• Chinese (Simplified): 苏格兰人（男性）
• Chinese (Traditional): 蘇格蘭人（男性）
• Hindi: स्कॉट्समैन (स्कॉटलैंड का पुरुष)
• Arabic: اسكتلندي (رجل)
• Bengali: স্কটসম্যান - স্কটিশ পুরুষ
• Russian: шотландец
• Japanese: スコットランド人男性
• Vietnamese: người đàn ông Scotland
• Korean: 스코틀랜드 남자
• Turkish: İskoç erkek
• Urdu: اسکاٹ مین - اسکاٹش مرد
• Indonesian: pria Skotlandia

Example Sentences

The Scotsman wore a traditional kilt.

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A Scotsman greeted us at the hotel.

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The Scotsman loves his country.

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Have you ever met a Scotsman who plays the bagpipes?

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The old Scotsman told us stories by the fire.

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I could tell he was a Scotsman from his accent.

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