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auld langsyne

/ˈɔːld læŋˈsaɪn/

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/ˈɔːld læŋˈsaɪn/formalbritishobsolete
  • ruШотландское выражение, означающее «старое давнее время» или «ушедшие дни», относящееся к прошлым временам и старым дружеским отношениям. Знаменито используется в новогодней песне «Auld Lang Syne».

A Scottish expression meaning 'old long since' or 'days gone by,' referring to times past and old friendships. It is famously used in the New Year's Eve song 'Auld Lang Syne.'

  1. Old times or days gone byC2formalbritish

    A Scottish phrase meaning 'old long since' or 'days of long ago', often used to refer to past memories or times.

    ruСтарые добрые времена

    • They sang 'Auld Lang Syne' at midnight on New Year's Eve.
    • He often reminisces about auld langsyne with his childhood friends.
    • The poem speaks fondly of auld langsyne and lost friendships.