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bore da
What does bore da mean?
The everyday Welsh greeting for the morning, widely heard even among non-Welsh-speakers.
"Bore da! Lovely start to the day, isn't it."
Origin
Welsh, 'bore' (morning) plus 'da' (good).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'bore da' mean?
It means 'good morning' in Welsh, made from 'bore' (morning) and 'da' (good).
How do you say 'bore da'?
Roughly 'BOR-eh DAH', with the first word rhyming loosely with 'sorry' and the second like 'dah'.
Do people who don't speak Welsh use 'bore da'?
Yes, it's one of the most widely recognised Welsh phrases and is commonly used as a friendly morning greeting even by non-Welsh-speakers in Wales.
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