Howay
의미: Come on, let's go (Geordie encouragement/urging).
The quintessential Geordie word. 'Howay' means 'come on' and is used to encourage, urge, or express frustration. 'Howay the lads' is the famous Newcastle United chant. 'Howay man' expresses impatience. It's the single most identifying Geordie word.
예문
- Howay, we're gonna be late! 快点,要迟到了!¡Venga, que llegamos tarde!早く、遅れるよ!빨리, 늦겠다!
- Howay the lads! 加油,伙计们!¡Vamos, chicos!行けー!이겨라!
- Howay man, stop messing about. 行了,别闹了Venga ya, deja de hacer el tontoおい、ふざけるなよ야, 장난 그만쳐.
발음
/həˈweɪ/
사용 가이드
맥락: encouragement, urging, Newcastle, football
어조: encouraging, impatient, enthusiastic
✓ 올바른 표현
- Howay快点vengaさあ자, 가자
- Howay man行了,快点venga yaおい、早くしろ야, 빨리
- Howay the lads加油!¡vamos!いけー!화이팅!
✗ 잘못된 표현
- Distinctly Geordie—using it elsewhere might seem affected明显的乔迪方言——在其他地方使用可能显得做作Claramente geordie, usarlo en otros sitios puede sonar forzado明らかにジョーディー方言——他の地域で使うとわざとらしく聞こえるかも확실히 조디 방언—다른 지역에서 쓰면 어색해 보일 수 있음
흔한 실수
- Not 'how way'—it's one word 'howay'
기원과 역사
Ancient Northumbrian/Geordie dialect word, possibly from Old English. Some suggest it comes from 'hold way' or similar. It's been used in the North East for centuries and remains the defining Geordie expression.
어원: Possibly from Old English 'hold way' or similar
최초 기록: Historical Northumbrian, documented 19th century
문화적 배경
Era: Historic to present
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal in North East
Pop culture: Newcastle United FC; Geordie Shore; Auf Wiedersehen Pet
Regional notes: Exclusively Geordie/North East.
이야기와 상식
Newcastle United fans have made 'Howay the lads' famous worldwide. The phrase appears on banners, in chants, and as tattoos. When Newcastle were promoted in 2017 after a difficult season, 'Howay the lads' became a national story.
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