How do you use "Sound" in a sentence?

He's dead sound, him. Is that alright?' 'Sound. Sound as a pound.

Sound

Q: What does "Sound" mean?

Good, okay, trustworthy (Scouse approval term). In Scouse, 'sound' means reliable, good, or acceptable. 'He's sound' means he's a good person. 'That's sound' means it's fine, agreed. It's used as both adjective and affirmative response. While 'sound' is used elsewhere in the UK, the Scouse usage is particularly frequent and emphatic.

Slang Term British ★★★★☆ Common Casual

Meaning: Good, okay, trustworthy (Scouse approval term).

好的、没问题、靠谱的（利物浦表示认可的用语）。

Bueno, vale, de fiar (término de aprobación scouse).

良い、大丈夫、信頼できる（スカウスの賛同表現）。

좋은, 괜찮은, 믿을 만한 (스카우스 승인 표현)

In Scouse, 'sound' means reliable, good, or acceptable. 'He's sound' means he's a good person. 'That's sound' means it's fine, agreed. It's used as both adjective and affirmative response. While 'sound' is used elsewhere in the UK, the Scouse usage is particularly frequent and emphatic.

在利物浦方言中，'sound'意思是靠谱的、好的或可以接受的。'He's sound'意思是他是个好人。'That's sound'意思是没问题、同意。既可用作形容词，也可用作肯定的回答。虽然'sound'在英国其他地方也有使用，但利物浦的用法尤其频繁和强调。

En scouse, 'sound' significa fiable, bueno o aceptable. 'He's sound' quiere decir que es buena persona. 'That's sound' significa que está bien, de acuerdo. Se usa tanto como adjetivo como respuesta afirmativa. Aunque 'sound' se emplea en todo el Reino Unido, en Liverpool se usa con especial frecuencia y énfasis.

スカウスでは「sound」は信頼できる、良い、問題ないという意味。「He's sound」は良い人だという意味。「That's sound」は大丈夫、了解という意味。形容詞としても肯定的な返事としても使われる。「sound」はイギリス各地で使われるが、スカウスでの使用は特に頻繁で強調的。

스카우스에서 'sound'는 믿을 수 있는, 좋은, 괜찮은이라는 뜻입니다. 'He's sound'는 좋은 사람이라는 의미이고, 'That's sound'는 좋아, 동의한다는 뜻입니다. 형용사로도 긍정 대답으로도 사용됩니다. 'Sound'는 영국 전역에서 쓰이지만, 스카우스에서는 특히 빈번하고 강조된 의미로 사용됩니다.

Examples

He's dead sound, him.
他超靠谱。
Es muy buena gente.
あいつはめっちゃいいやつだ。
걔는 진짜 괜찮은 놈이야.
Is that alright?' 'Sound.
可以吗？''没问题。
¿Está bien?' 'Vale.
「それでいい？」「おっけー。」
그래도 돼?' '좋아.
Sound as a pound.
完全没问题。
Perfecto.
完璧。
완벽해.

Pronunciation

/saʊnd/

Usage Guide

Context: agreement, approval, describing people

Tone: positive, approving

✓ Do Say

Sound
好的
vale
いいね
좋아
Dead sound
非常靠谱
muy majo
めちゃくちゃいい
완전 괜찮아
Sound as a pound
完全没问题
perfecto
完璧
딱 좋아
He's sound
他很靠谱
es majo
あいついいやつ
걔 괜찮은 놈이야

✗ Don't Say

Standard elsewhere but intensified meaning in Liverpool
其他地方也用，但在利物浦含义更强
Se usa en otros sitios pero en Liverpool tiene un significado más intenso
他の地域でも使われるが、リバプールでは特に強い意味を持つ
영국 전역에서 쓰이지만 리버풀에서는 더 강한 의미를 가짐

Common Mistakes

Can mean 'okay' (response) or 'good person' (description)

Origin & History

The idea of something being 'sound' as reliable or solid (like sound construction) evolved in Liverpool into a general term of approval. 'Sound as a pound' reinforces this with rhyme. The usage became particularly associated with Scouse English.

Etymology: From 'sound' meaning solid, reliable

First recorded: Scouse intensified usage 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Scouse comedy; Liverpool culture

Regional notes: Used across UK but particularly Scouse.

Variations

SoundDead soundSound as a pound