Nouns
Cabin - tent
- deck - a gathering place for pirates
- galley - kitchen
- cook - cook
- old rogue - comrade
- chronometer - watch
- piastres, doubloons, gold - money
- black mark - announcement, notice
Verbs:
Fill the hold - yes
- warming up the hold - tea drinking
- loading the hold - eating
- soak throat - drink
- guide the corvette (schooner) - go
- hang black marks on your eyes - sleep
- stir up a storm in the hold - get drunk
- go chat with the Jolly Roger - go to the toilet
- to converge anchors - to fight
- shake bones - dance
- strum gold; throw piastres - buy
- shoot from all guns - swear
- salt the bones - bathe
- measure treasures - show off
- raise the Jolly Roger - have fun
- go full sail - hurry
- moor in a quiet harbor - get married (get married)
- succumb to the left steering wheel - change
- swallow a black mark - take offense, be silent
- fraternize with the sea devil - get angry
- weigh anchor - leave
- throw out the white flag - surrender
- send to the bottom - kill
- blow bubbles; go to feed the fish - die
- go for the chest of Davy Jones - die, drown in the sea.
Adjectives:
Like a bum bramsel - tall, long
- like Blind Pew - sharp-sighted
- like old Flint's parrot - cunning
- like a monkfish - cunning
- like a ship's rat - cowardly
- like Roger - cheerful
- like a new vessel with gold in the hold - beautiful
- like pirate jokes - old
- like a one-legged Silver - fast
- as a marine charter - smart
- like the Flying Dutchman - thin
- like a gentleman on a golden doubloon - happy
- like a cat in a port tavern - fat
- like a cabin boy in the first voyage - young, green
- like a drunk boatswain - talkative
- like a dead man guarding a treasure - silent
- as governor of Jamaica; like a chest of gold - rich
- like a barrel of rum - drunk
- like a ship's cannon - loud
- like a bent mast - humpbacked
- like a pirate vessel - full of holes
- like a real gentleman of fortune - honest
- as a treasure hunter - brave
- like a cook at the distribution - generous
The most common pirate expressions:
1. Hey, on deck!
2. Anchor!
3. Silence on deck!
4. Attention!
5. Glad to see your face again!
6. I took too much rum on board (got drunk)
7. Free my fins, I want to drink more!
8. There is only one flag and it is as black as our hearts are black.
9. Shut up and let me pass!
10. Roll to Davy Jones (dead man)
11. He will dangle like ticks in the wind!
12. He gave up (he died)
13. Damn!!
14. He took too much rum on board.
15. To break you!
16. Thunder strike you!
17. A box of stinky bones.
18. Cowardly puppy!
19. Harbor rat!
20. Squid Guts!
21. Good luck!
22. Tailwind!
23. Calm sea!
24. Full sails and dry powder!
25. Thunder strike me!
Marine slang is now not only at sea
The sea has become so absorbed into our lives (and I'm not just talking about those who are now somewhere in the eastern part of the Sakhalin shelf) that its echoes can be seen everywhere, even in the most forgotten corner of the earth: vests, anchors, chains and chains, celadon, ships and schooners (from huge monuments to microscopic sailboats inside glass bottles) - all this is an integral part of our life. I have no doubt that in every home there is a piece of the sea.
The same can be said not only about things, but also about words. We, without noticing it ourselves, use marine expressions in speech: “ends in the water”, “hands-on”, “salaga”, “net” (in the sense of lazy). What can we say about people for whom the sea is their whole life. From the examples that I have given, it is clear that over time, some marine phrases, having passed into ordinary life, began to be used in a different sense, while others, on the contrary, are associated only with the sea and give the speech a specific “professional” connotation of naval culture.
And to the attention of all those for whom the sea is not an empty phrase, I offer a selection of marine slang, which may make you laugh and enrich your lexicon new bright expressions.
British sailor slang:
To be caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. Its meaning is that a person is in the most difficult situation when you have to choose between "the devil and the deep sea."
To be taken back. Initially, the expression was associated with blowing wind into the sail. Gradually it took on a new meaning, referring to people rather than objects: to be taken by surprise, to be struck down or stunned.
Give (smb/smt) a wide berth. For sailors - to bypass at a sufficient distance or give a place at the anchorage to another vessel. IN Everyday life this phrase can be heard in the meaning of "keep away", "keep clear".The bitter end."Bitt" is a bollard on the pier, to which the ship is securely moored. In everyday life, the phrase is used in the sense of "to the very end."
High and dry Speaking of a ship - if it is pulled out or washed ashore or aground. Speaking of a person - if he was left with nothing.
Naturally, British naval slang and a sense of humor are not devoid of:
To swallow the anchor- to retire
bubblehead– diver
Chicken Chernobyl– Chernobyl-style chicken curry, the spiciest curry in the world
Putting the Queen to bed- so British sailors affectionately call the lowering of the flag of the Royal Navy at sunset
And this is how one sailor answered the question of his dentist “What are you complaining about?”: Tis from the aftermost grinder aloft on the starboard side(It hurts the stern root from above, on the right along the side)
Don't forget about drinking too."Let's drink to the bottom!" - one of the many sailors' toasts. The owners of cargo ships were forced to ensure that the workers carefully put the cargo on the bottom, and did not throw it. Hence the toast “To the bottom!”, which arose at the end of the 19th century.
Drinking a Toast- proclaim a toast
Proclaiming a toast to health is a very old tradition. But few people know that the tradition was started by families English sailors. Usually a piece of toasted bread (toast) was thrown into punch or mulled wine and drunk for the health of those at sea.
Some of the slang of Russian sailors:
well-known term "abrupt" derived from English words"over" and "all" - that is, "all up"
Expression "salaga" has long meant a young and inexperienced sailor. And it comes from fish herring (small herring). They say that just as the herring is not yet a real fish, so the owner of this nickname is not yet a real sailor.
Word "half a day" is a tracing paper of the English fall under, that is, “fall down”. As an example of this expression, V. Dahl cites the following phrase: “Polundra, I’m flying myself! - shouted the sailor, falling from the Mars.
Word "net" in the meaning of "lazy" they began to call the sailors, whose duties included giving the admiral suffering from seasickness something like a bag (sack) every time he felt unwell. Compared to the hard labor of the other sailors, these duties were ridiculous. From this net, by the way, the saying "they don't catch butterflies in the fleet."
Poison stories - tell incredible stories. For sailors, "poison" - to release, loosen the cable.
And finally, French maritime expressions:
Prendre une biture(take the bay of the anchor rope) - drink plenty. The original expression meant to take a sufficient length of rope, and in the middle of the 19th century it became the meaning of an indecent dose of alcohol.
Une vielille baderne(old rag) - someone who is no longer good for anything, an old nag.
Aller / naviguer de conserve(go canned) - go together. In the 16th century, a group of ships that sailed together to make it easier to defend against pirates was called "canned" ("canned" from the verb "conserver" - to protect, protect, protect).
Etre en nage(to be in swimming) - get wet from sweat. This expression can be used both literally and figuratively.
Tomber en panne(fall into a drift) - break, be out of order. From the word "panne", by the way, came the "pan-pan" voice radiotelephone signal, indicating the occurrence of an emergency situation on a ship, aircraft, etc.
Etre du meme bord(to be on the same side) - to be a supporter, to have the same opinion / views. In the 17th century, the ship itself was called "board". While on board, passengers, sailors or soldiers forgot their ranks and positions on land in order to protect the ship together in the face of dangers, storms and attacks.
Quelle galhere!(what a galley!) - what bad luck!, sheer punishment! (exclamation with life's difficulties, problems, difficult situations). In general, the connection with the rowers in the galleys is obvious.
Branle bas de combat(berths down to the battle) - turmoil, fuss, unorganized excitement, emergency work. The command "berth down to battle" was given when the ship was attacked by the enemy. Then the sailors had to unhook the hammocks they slept on in order to have more space during the battle.
Avoir du vent dans la voile(to have wind in the sails) - to be drunk, to walk, staggering. The expression compares a drunk to a ship that wanders on the water under the influence of the wind in an indefinite direction. In addition, with a fair wind, the ship heeled towards the bow, also like a drunk.
Avoil le compas dans l"œil(have a compass in your eye) - accurately determine the distance without instruments. The origin of the expression is attributed to Michelangelo.
Marcher à la voile eta la vapeur(to go under sail and under steam) - to be bisexual. The expression metaphorically refers to the era of the appearance of steam ships, when ships used both steam engines and sails.
Contre vents et marr
ees(against the wind and tides) - against the elements, no matter what.
Mettre le grapin sur...(put a hook on ...) - take possession of something by force, seize it. We are talking about a boarding hook that clung to the side of an enemy ship. With the help of several such abandoned hooks, the ships were pulled up to each other.
Pirates! Spirit of freedom and rebellion! Who among us as a child did not love them? And even after many years, sympathy and interest do not weaken for their persons and the older generation. In this material, we will remember, and maybe even learn new, original, inspiring and funny pirate phrases and expressions.
Idea for a children's party
"Thousand devils! Piasters! Anchor in my bay! So, let's begin. Sea robbers and romantics, at the same time rude and courageous, traveling the sea in search of prey, earning their living by robbery and raid. As you know, the sea is a harsh friend and being in captivity leaves its mark on pirates. “And sailors remember God when the sea hugs them tightly.” Therefore, most pirate expressions and phrases are rather rude, as well as the robbers themselves.
Bright and extraordinary costumes of pirates, strong and sometimes very rude expressions complement their image. Why not have a party or birthday party for your kid in the spirit of piracy? And some pirate phrases for children can simply be memorized and used in various competitions. And their encrypted or veiled meaning is easy to explain to children.
International Pirate Day
"Palundra! All hands on deck!" "Thunder strike me!" Renowned awardee Dave Barry wrote about one fun among the small circle of people who celebrate Pirate's Day. This idea was enthusiastically picked up and supported by journalists. And now September 19 is celebrated. In the original, this day is called "Speak like a pirate!" The founders of this holiday are John Bowron and Mark Summerson, who once decided to use pirate slang at the party for fun, it all started back in 1995 on September 19th.
Examples of the most famous pirate expressions
We will give examples and analyze the meaning of some pirate phrases.
"Swallow the black mark." This expression implies deep resentment, silence, unwillingness to talk.
"Fill the hold." The meaning of this phrase comes down to eating, eating solid food.
"Moor in a safe harbor." Pirates were still those romantics and connoisseurs of female beauty. And that means... getting married! That's what!
"Wet your throat." Slang means to get drunk. "To stir up a storm in the hold." This expression also expresses the desire of the pirate to drink something strong and intoxicating.
"Shake the bones." It means just to dance.
"Fellowship with the sea devil." The meaning of this pathos expression is reduced to the manifestation of anger, rage or discontent.
"Strumming gold or throwing piastres." Buy something.
Jack Sparrow. Capt. Jack Sparrow
Remarkably and unforgettably managed to create the image of a pirate Johnny Depp. His character turned out to be original, original and unlike anyone else. Jack Sparrow, I'm sorry, Captain Jack Sparrow has significantly expanded the list of pirate phrases. Let's bring to your attention some of them.
“Everybody out of the way! I dropped my brains ... ”Or, for example:“ You need to beware of honest people: you won’t even notice when they throw out some stupidity. "My hands are clean! Hmm… figuratively.” Captain Jack Sparrow is a famous pirate who prefers to resolve issues mostly peacefully, using all his unique supply of eloquence and wit. This quality distinguishes him from the images of traditional pirates. He is also charming, sweet, cunning, cautious, and only gets into a fight when absolutely necessary.
Pirate slang, black mark and more
Pirates are a thing of the past, and if individual ships appear today that have declared themselves pirates, then not for long. Pirate slang has survived, acquired some comedy and innocence. Here, for example, are such funny pirate phrases.
"Full sails and dry sailing!" Here is a wish for a successful voyage, good luck and a good journey. "Captain's daughter". This phrase meant a whip with nine tails. Or this quote from the famous Jack Sparrow: “You are either crazy or a genius! Although these are two extremes of the same essence! “A woman on a ship is in big trouble! If you don't take it, it will get worse!"
In addition to pirate phrases, the concept of "black mark" is used. She served as a certain business card for pirates, was also a warning sign, and passed a death sentence for her fellow pirates. It was received by those pirates who did not follow the code. Yes, everyone knows that pirates had a pirate code. It was a set of rules that every self-respecting pirate was obliged to honor.
Let's look at some more pirate phrases:
- "Throw out the white flag!"
- "Hey, elbow to elbow, we'll go through a couple of casks of rum!"
- "Anchor!"
- "Shut up and let me pass!"
- "Cowardly puppy. Port rat! Roll to Dave Jones!” - that is, go to the dead man who remained in hell.
It is believed that piracy is the lot of stern men, weathered, on whose ships the black flag or the Jolly Roger fluttered, but among them were female pirates who, with their audacity, surpassed many robbers and participated in the most incredible adventures. One of these pirates was Alvilda, a Scandinavian princess.
Conclusion. Outcome
Summing up this material, I would like to wish everyone a great mood, feel the spirit of piracy, hold a similar holiday among your friends and have fun not only for children, but also for adults. I remember the favorite anecdote of the wonderful Johnny Depp about a polite skeleton pirate who, when ordering a pint of rum in a tavern, carefully asks the waiter to bring him a mop!
Just imagine: the sea, sand, a light breeze blows your hair ... Imagine?
Here ... And everything else is garbage ...
Yes, cover it all with sea foam, shells, corals and chocolate tan...ツ
I so wanted the sea
Missed me all year.
Saved up, collected money,
To see what I am.
And finally, the sea!
Huge and unexpected, it burst into the eyes and doused with persistent salty freshness. Usually we didn’t have the patience to reach it, and we ran down the steep path to the shore and, without having time to slow down, flew into the warm, gentle water ... ”
Fazil Iskander
Take some sand from every beach you go to and over time you'll end up with an original interior decoration.
“And then I look up and see it - I - see it: the sea.
For the first time in these long days, I really see him. And I hear his terrible voice, I feel his strongest smell and non-stop internal dance, an endless wave. Everything disappears and only that remains. In front of me. Above me. Like a revelation.
The veil of pain and fear that captivated my soul is melting, the snares of abomination, cruelty and nightmare that have shrouded my eyes are torn, the twilight of death that has clouded my mind is dissipated, and in an unexpected light the desired clarity dawns on me, I finally see, and feel, and understand .
It seemed like a silent spy, even an accomplice. Or frame, stage, scenery. Now I look at it and understand: the sea was everything. It was everything from the very beginning. I see it dancing around me, illuminated by an icy light, a triumphant, beautiful and vast monster. It was in the hands that bring death, in the dying dead, in thirst and hunger, in agony, meanness and madness, it was hatred and despair, pity and refusal, it is this blood and this flesh, this horror and this brilliance. There is no raft, no people, no words, no feelings, no deeds - nothing. There are no guilty and innocent, sentenced and saved.
There is only the sea.
Everything has become the sea."
Alessandro Baricco
“I love the sea, I like to look at the ebb and flow, alternating without rest and rest, indifferent to everything except their original purpose - to lick the coast and grind stones. The surf has always been and will be after all of us. Our life itself is like a sea surf with its eternal dance of the waves. Ebb and flow, then joys, then troubles.
Julio Travieso Serrano
I don't want to go to the sea... I want to live there! Here.
Vacation Tips 
“If you've never seen the sea, I'm sorry for you, kid,” Skipper said, scratching behind his ear. “However, don’t worry. The fact is that the sea splashes in everyone. Only over time, some turn it into a stagnant swamp, others into a shallow lake, and still others into an endless ocean .... Svetlana Yagupova
Good morning is when it's 11:00 on the clock,
summer on the calendar
and outside the sea...
There is a moment in every person's life when there is only one thing left - to be happy!
I want all my "I want" to come true!
The sea is the embodiment of sensuality.
The sea knows how to passionately love and hate, knows how to laugh and cry.
The sea rejects any attempts to bind it with spells, throws off any shackles. No matter how much you talk about it, there will always be something that you could not even think about ...
Christopher Paolini
What is happiness?
Frederic Begbeder
The sea does not reward those who are too worried, too greedy or too impatient... calm, calm, calm - that's what the sea teaches.
Ann Morrow Lindbergh
Sea, I want you.
Write grievances in the sand, carve good deeds in marble.
Pierre Buast.
“This is what she so lacked - the sea, her great neighbor for twenty-five years, the sea with its salty air, its angry impulses, its roaring voice, its powerful breath, the sea that she saw every morning from her window in Poplars, which she breathed night and day, which she constantly felt near herself and, without realizing it, she fell in love with like a living person ... ".
Guy De Maupassant
When you look at the sea for a long time, you start to miss people, and when you look at people for a long time, you start to miss the sea.
Haruki Murakami
“The sea fascinates, the sea kills, excites, frightens, and also makes laugh, sometimes disappears, on occasion it disguises itself as a lake or piles up storms, devours ships, bestows wealth - and does not give answers; it is wise, and gentle, and strong, and unpredictable. But most importantly, the sea is calling. The sea is nothing but a constant call. He does not stop for a moment, he fills you, he is everywhere. You can not notice anything - it's useless. The sea will still call you. This and other seas you will never see; they are eternal and will patiently wait for you a step away from your life.
Alessandro Baricco
The phrase was uttered (1854) by the famous Russian admiral Nakhimov Pavel Stepanovich (1802 - 1855) after the Russian sailors were able to create protective dugouts under enemy fire.
From the cartoon "The Adventures of Captain Vrungel", Kievnauchfilm, 1979
An experienced, seasoned sailor who knows and loves the sea and maritime business.
One of the first mentions of the expression in feature film"We are from Kronstadt" (1936) directed by E. Dzigan, based on the script and the play of the same name by Vsevolod Vishnevsky.
From the movie "Sailors Have No Questions!" (1981), film studio. Gorky, USSR. Directed by Vladimir Rogovoy. The film was shot according to the screenplay of film writer Arkady Yakovlevich Inin (1938).
The words of the famous Russian admiral Pavel Stepanovich Nakhimov (1802 - 1855).
Quotes about the sea (complete list)
“Sometimes he stops, pours himself a glass of the strongest, black, cold tea, drinks it in one gulp, like a glass of vodka, feverishly swallows caramel and talks again, talks ... He talks about God, about death, about what all sailors believe in god that, surrounded by abysses, they feel the nearness of death all their lives; nightly contemplating the stars, they become poets and sages. If they could express what they feel when somewhere in Indian Ocean are on watch under huge stars, they would outshine Shakespeare and Kant ... "
Be in a state of indefinite waiting.
A toast to the sailors and those who are on the way, in difficult circumstances.
A toast to those who are on the road.
A culinary dish whose main ingredients are boiled pasta mixed with fried minced meat, boiled meat or stew.
To the fullest extent, to the fullest extent, to the fullest extent possible.
Russian proverb meaning: You must always be ready for trouble.
Clean up (naval expression).
A phrase explaining an accident at sea as an accident (nautical term).
From the Bible, New Testament, Hebrews, ch. 11, page 29.
From the song "You, a sailor, are beautiful in yourself", popular in Russia during the years civil war. The song became widely known thanks to the novel "Chapaev" (1923) by the Soviet writer A. Furmanov (1891 - 1926).
From the romance "Ships" (written no later than 1925), to the words and music of the poet Boris Alekseevich Prozorovsky (891 - 1937).
From the story "" (1896), from the collection "