How do you use "Bonnie" in a sentence?

She's a bonnie lass. Bonnie day today. That's bonnie, that.

Bonnie

Q: What does "Bonnie" mean?

Beautiful, pretty, attractive (Scottish). 'Bonnie' means beautiful or pretty in Scots. 'A bonnie lass' is a beautiful girl. 'Bonnie Scotland' celebrates the country's beauty. The word is affectionate and warm.

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Meaning: Beautiful, pretty, attractive (Scottish).

美丽的，漂亮的，迷人的（苏格兰方言）。

Bonito, guapo, atractivo (dialecto escocés).

美しい、かわいい、魅力的な（スコットランド方言）。

아름다운, 예쁜, 매력적인 (스코틀랜드 방언).

'Bonnie' means beautiful or pretty in Scots. 'A bonnie lass' is a beautiful girl. 'Bonnie Scotland' celebrates the country's beauty. The word is affectionate and warm.

'Bonnie'在苏格兰语中意为美丽的或漂亮的。'A bonnie lass'是美丽的女孩。'Bonnie Scotland'是赞美苏格兰之美的说法。这个词充满爱意和温暖。

'Bonnie' significa bonito o guapo en escocés. 'A bonnie lass' es una chica guapa. 'Bonnie Scotland' celebra la belleza del país. La palabra es cariñosa y cálida.

「Bonnie」はスコットランド語で美しい、かわいいという意味。「A bonnie lass」は美しい女の子。「Bonnie Scotland」はスコットランドの美しさを称える言葉。愛情のこもった温かい表現。

'Bonnie'는 스코틀랜드어로 아름답다 또는 예쁘다는 뜻입니다. 'A bonnie lass'는 아름다운 여자를 말합니다. 'Bonnie Scotland'는 스코틀랜드의 아름다움을 찬양하는 표현입니다. 애정이 담긴 따뜻한 단어입니다.

Examples

She's a bonnie lass.
她是个漂亮姑娘
Es una chica guapa
彼女はきれいな子だ
그녀는 예쁜 아가씨야.
Bonnie day today.
今天天气真好
Buen día hoy
今日はいい天気だ
오늘 날씨 좋다.
That's bonnie, that.
那真漂亮
Qué bonito
それはきれいだね
그거 예쁘다, 정말.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɒni/

Usage Guide

Context: beauty, attractiveness, Scotland

Tone: warm, affectionate

✓ Do Say

Bonnie
漂亮的
bonito
きれいな
예쁜
Bonnie lass
漂亮姑娘
chica guapa
きれいな女の子
예쁜 아가씨
Bonnie day
好天气
buen día
いい天気
좋은 날씨

✗ Don't Say

Widely known but distinctly Scottish
广为人知，但具有明显的苏格兰特色
Ampliamente conocido pero claramente escocés
広く知られているが、明らかにスコットランドの表現
널리 알려져 있지만 확실히 스코틀랜드적인 표현

Common Mistakes

Beautiful/pretty—always positive

Origin & History

From French 'bon/bonne' meaning good, which in Scots developed to mean beautiful. The word has been part of Scottish speech for centuries.

Etymology: From French 'bon/bonne' (good)

First recorded: Middle Scots

Cultural Context

Era: Historic to present

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Scottish songs; Bonnie Prince Charlie

Regional notes: Iconic Scottish.

Story & Trivia

'Bonnie' features in countless Scottish songs and literature. 'My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean,' 'Bonnie Scotland,' and 'The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond' all use this beloved word.

Variations

BonnieBonny