'Nottnum' - The language of Nottingham

This is a brief guide to 'Nottnum'. It is not heard as much today as it was in days gone by.
Hear 'Hello there','Have you made a cup of tea ?', and 'There is something wrong with him' (457 KB download )
Hear 'Please wait' and 'It feels a little cold' (275 KB download)

Nottnum

English

Owt

Anything

Nowt

Nothing

Ayyup miduk

Hello

Innit Kowd

It feels a little cold

Tabb

Ear

Showda

Shoulder

Aya Fahntitt ?

have you found it ?

Jo wonnowt

Would you like anything

Itts norrineer

It is not in here

Tint mee

It is not me

Am orryte

I am alright

Ayent gorrowt

I have not got anything

Kanne kum annorl ?

Can he come with me as well ?

Thiz summat uppwee im

There is something wrong with that person

Gerron wee it

Get on with it

Ittsatt bakkuvya

It is behind you

Owja osses

Please wait (Hold your horses)

Worra pong !

What a nasty smell !

Ooworreewee ?

Who was he with ?

Worreeweeizzen ?

Was he on his own ?

Aya masht ?

Have you made a pot of tea ?

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