Lass

Slang Term British ★★★★☆ Common Casual

Meaning: Girl, young woman

女孩、年轻女性
Chica, muchacha
女の子、若い女性
소녀, 젊은 여성

Northern British/Scottish term for girl or young woman.

英格兰北部和苏格兰用语,指女孩或年轻女性。
Término del norte de Inglaterra y Escocia para chica o mujer joven.
イギリス北部やスコットランドで使われる、女の子や若い女性を指す表現。
영국 북부/스코틀랜드에서 소녀나 젊은 여성을 가리키는 표현.

Examples

  1. Lovely lass.
    可爱的姑娘
    Chica encantadora
    素敵な女の子だ
    멋진 아가씨야.
  2. The lasses are going out.
    姑娘们要出去了
    Las chicas van a salir
    女の子たちが出かけるよ
    여자애들이 나간다.

Pronunciation

/læs/

Usage Guide

Context: Northern England, Scotland

Tone: friendly

✓ Do Say

  • Northern Britain
    英格兰北部使用
    se usa en el norte de Gran Bretaña
    イギリス北部で使われる
    영국 북부 지방에서

✗ Don't Say

  • Southern England
    在英格兰南部不常用
    No se usa en el sur de Inglaterra
    イングランド南部ではあまり使わない
    잉글랜드 남부에서는 잘 안 씀

Common Mistakes

Origin & History

From Old Norse 'laskura' (unmarried woman).

Cultural Context

Era: Historical

Generation: All ages

Social background: All classes

Pop culture: Northern dramas

Regional notes: Northern/Scottish.

Variations

LassLassie

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