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
- Lovely lass. 可爱的姑娘Chica encantadora素敵な女の子だ멋진 아가씨야.
- 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
- Regional term
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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