How do you use "Gurt lush" in a sentence?

That's gurt lush, that is. Gurt lush meal, thanks. She's gurt lush.

Gurt lush

Q: What does "Gurt lush" mean?

Really lovely, very nice (West Country). The quintessential Bristol/West Country expression of approval. 'Gurt' means great/really, 'lush' means lovely or nice. 'That's gurt lush' is high praise. The phrase has become iconic of Bristol speech.

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Meaning: Really lovely, very nice (West Country).

非常可爱、非常好（西部乡村方言）。

Muy bonito, estupendo (dialecto del West Country).

すごく素敵、とても良い（ウェストカントリー方言）。

정말 멋진, 아주 좋은 (웨스트컨트리 방언).

The quintessential Bristol/West Country expression of approval. 'Gurt' means great/really, 'lush' means lovely or nice. 'That's gurt lush' is high praise. The phrase has become iconic of Bristol speech.

布里斯托尔/英格兰西部最具代表性的赞美表达。'Gurt'意思是'非常'，'lush'意思是'可爱'或'好'。'That's gurt lush'是高度赞扬。这个短语已经成为布里斯托尔方言的标志。

La expresión por excelencia de aprobación de Bristol y el West Country. 'Gurt' significa muy/bastante, 'lush' significa bonito o agradable. 'That's gurt lush' es un gran elogio. La frase se ha convertido en icónica del habla de Bristol.

ブリストル/ウェストカントリーを代表する賞賛の表現。「Gurt」は「すごく」、「lush」は「素敵」「良い」の意味。「That's gurt lush」は最高の褒め言葉。ブリストル方言の象徴的なフレーズとなっている。

브리스톨/웨스트컨트리를 대표하는 칭찬 표현입니다. 'Gurt'는 대단히/정말이라는 뜻이고, 'lush'는 멋진, 좋은이라는 뜻입니다. 'That's gurt lush'는 최고의 칭찬입니다. 이 표현은 브리스톨 말투의 상징이 되었습니다.

Examples

That's gurt lush, that is.
那真的太好了
Eso es genial, sí señor
それはすごく素敵だ
그거 정말 멋지다.
Gurt lush meal, thanks.
饭太好吃了，谢谢
Comida estupenda, gracias
すごく美味しい食事だった、ありがとう
정말 맛있는 식사였어, 고마워.
She's gurt lush.
她真的太好看了
Es guapísima
彼女はすごく素敵だ
그녀는 정말 멋져.

Pronunciation

/gɜːt lʌʃ/

Usage Guide

Context: approval, praise, Bristol

Tone: enthusiastic, warm

✓ Do Say

Gurt lush
非常好
estupendo
すごく素敵
진짜 좋은
That's gurt lush
那真是太好了
eso es genial
それは最高だ
그거 진짜 좋다

✗ Don't Say

Distinctly Bristol/West Country
布里斯托尔/英格兰西部特有表达
Expresión exclusiva de Bristol/West Country
ブリストル/ウェストカントリー特有の表現
브리스톨/웨스트컨트리 특유의 표현

Common Mistakes

Not sarcastic—genuine praise

Origin & History

'Gurt' from great/large, 'lush' possibly from luscious or an older word for nice. Bristol combined them into this distinctive expression of approval that's become emblematic of West Country speech.

Etymology: Gurt (great) + lush (lovely)

First recorded: West Country dialect

Cultural Context

Era: Traditional to present

Generation: All ages in Bristol

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Bristol merchandise; Massive Attack's Grant Marshall

Regional notes: The defining Bristol expression.

Story & Trivia

Bristol's 'gurt lush' has been featured in Bristol merchandise, on buses, and in local media. The phrase became a symbol of Bristol pride, especially after campaigns to celebrate local dialect.

Variations

Gurt lushProper lush