How well do you know the Cumbrian dialect?

Test your knowledge of Cumbrian lingo in our quiz

What does 'tethera' mean?

What does 'telt' mean?

Where would you be going if you went 'yam'?

What is a 'smart bit'?

What would you be if you were 'kale-eyed'?

What are 'kecks'?

What is meant by 'bait'?

What is 'fettle'?

What would 'yan' be?

What is meant by 'chaff'?

What would be meant by the expression 'any rod'?

If you saw a 'yat' what would it be?

What is 'la’al'?

Who is a 'marra'?

What is 'wuk'?

What would it mean if somebody said they were going to 'bray you'?

What would you be doing if you were to 'gaa'?

What would you be doing if you were to 'lowp'?

In counting, what number is 'bumfit'?

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