Geordie Word of the Day: Bairn · Aug 9, 07:50 PM
Today’s Geordie word of the day is:
Bairn
Often used as an affectionate saying, ‘bairn’ is mostly used as a word for ‘child’ regardless of the child’s gender.
Geordie: “How’s yer bairn deein’?”
English: “How is your child?”
However, there is a plural:
Geordie: “Are yer bairns deein’ alreet?”
English: “Are your children doing fine?”
As an affectionate term ‘bairn’ can be used as follows:
Geordie: “Howay owa here mah wee bairn.”
English: “Come over here baby.”
This Geordie does not advise that ‘bairn’ be used as a way of getting oneself acquainted with a member of the opposite sex unless you are already familiar with them.
— Lee
