Learn How To Speak Texan

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You can write and translate code, you can understand commonly known acronyms, but how much do you know about these common Texasisms?

• “Y’all” (n.) - The contraction between “you” and “all” used when speaking to a group of people that does not include yourself. Commonly mistaken for “ya’ll,” the contraction between “ya” and “all.”
  • Example - “Are y’all headed to the Austin Convention Center? I can’t wait for NIWeek.

• “Bless yer heart” (phrase) - Commonly thought to be a phrase of endearment, and paired with a shaking head or head tilt. When used properly, can be a lethal and gracious insult. Also referred to as a curse.
  • Example - “Bless yer heart. You didn’t know about the LAVA group BBQ?”

• Sweet Tea (n.) - A beverage of choice for many Texans, most commonly replaces water during and in between meals. Made up of iced tea with enough sugar in each glass for a family of four.
  • Example - “Can I get a glass of sweet tea, puh-lease?”

• “Ya hear?” (phrase) – A common Texas phrase to assure someone heard you. Also used in confirmation at the end of a sentence.
  • Example - “Go on over to the LabVIEW training session, I’ll join in a minute. Ya hear?”

• Coke (phrase) - Used in reference to all sodas, not just Coca-Cola.
  • Example - “What kind of Coke would you like?” “Sprite."

• “Gettin’ ready ta” or “Fixin’ ta” do something. (phrase) - Tells someone that you are starting a project or about to start a project. Usually said after someone has asked you to do something a second time.
  • Example - “I’m fixin’ ta check out the demos, you?” “Yeah, I’m getting’ ready ta head on over there.”

Now that you have these words and phrases down, check out the video below to continue learning how to speak Texan.

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