siwmae
Welsh
Alternative forms
- shmae
- shwmae
Etymology
Derives from the Southwalian words siwd (how) + mae (it is). An alternative etymology has been suggested from the Irish Gaelic "is maith" ("it is good").
Interjection
siwmae
- (informal) Hi. How goes it. An informal greeting recognized throughout Wales.
References
- Modern Welsh dictionary: a guide to the living language, by Gareth King.
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