Local language topic

Greetings

Compare 7 regional entries that share this classification while keeping each local definition attached to its place.

Irelandireland.localmean.com

craic

//kræk//

Fun, enjoyable conversation, social atmosphere, or news about what is happening.

“What’s the craic for the weekend?”
Irelandireland.localmean.com

fáilte

/FAWL-cha/

Welcome; an Irish-language word seen in greetings, signs, institutions, and hospitality.

“A large “Fáilte” sign greeted visitors at the entrance.”
Irelandireland.localmean.com

how’s she cutting?

/how’s she CUT-ing/

How are things going, how is the work progressing, or how is life treating you?

“How’s she cutting with the silage this week?”
Londonlondon.localmean.com

safe

/SAYF · /seɪf//

Good, okay, trustworthy, thanks, or an informal greeting or farewell.

Safe, I’ll see you at eight.”
Londonlondon.localmean.com

wagwan

/WAG-wan · /ˈwɒɡ.wɒn/ (approx.; pronunciation varies)/

What’s going on?; what’s happening?; an informal greeting similar to “what’s up?”.

Wagwan, fam — you good?”
Londonlondon.localmean.com

what you saying?

/wot-yuh-SAY-ing · /wɒt jə ˈseɪ.ɪŋ//

How are you?; what is happening?; what are your plans?

“What you saying, you coming out?”
Irelandireland.localmean.com

what’s the story?

/what’s the STOR-ee/

What is happening, how are you, or what is the latest news or plan?

“What’s the story—are you heading out tonight?”