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Useful phrases in Norþumbrisc

Keeper of the ArchivesAugust 20, 2026214 words

Phrase

Norþumbrisc

Welcome

Welkum

Hello (General greeting)

Hȧl

Hello (on phone)

Heȝ

Reply to 'How are you?'

Long time no see

What's your name?

My name is ...

I'm from ...

Pleased to meet you

Good morning
(Morning greeting)

Good afternoon

(Afternoon greeting)

Good evening

(Evening greeting)

Good night

Goodbye

(Parting phrases)

Good luck!

Cheers! Good Health!

(Toasts used when drinking)

Have a nice day

Bon voyage /

Have a good journey

I understand

I don't understand

Yes

No

Maybe

I don't know

Please speak more slowly

Please say that again

Please write it down

Do you speak Norþumbrisc?

Yes, a little

(reply to 'Do you speak ...?'

Do you speak a language other than Norþumbrisc?

Speak to me in Norþumbrisc

How do you say ... in Norþumbrisc?

Excuse me

I would like ...

How much is this?

Sorry

Please

Thank you

Reply to thank you

Where's the toilet / bathroom?

This gentleman will pay for everything

This lady will pay for everything

Would you like to dance with me?

I miss you

I love you

Get well soon

Bless you!

(Said when sb sneezes)

Go away!

Leave me alone!

Help!

Fire!

Stop!

Call the police!

Holiday greetings

New Year greetings

Birthday greetings

One language is never enough

My hovercraft is full of eels