interjection
General Slang
bore da
BOR-eh DAH · interjection · informal
Good morning.
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The everyday Welsh greeting for the morning, widely heard even among non-Welsh-speakers.
“Bore da! Lovely start to the day, isn't it.”
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bore da In A Sentence
Bore da! Lovely start to the day, isn't it.
Origin & Usage
Welsh, 'bore' (morning) plus 'da' (good).
People Also Ask
What does 'bore da' mean?
It means 'good morning' in Welsh, made from 'bore' (morning) and 'da' (good).
How do you say 'bore da'?
Roughly 'BOR-eh DAH', with the first word rhyming loosely with 'sorry' and the second like 'dah'.
Do people who don't speak Welsh use 'bore da'?
Yes, it's one of the most widely recognised Welsh phrases and is commonly used as a friendly morning greeting even by non-Welsh-speakers in Wales.
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