After French Open interview confusion, here's a guide for Alexander Zverev to master the Yorkshire dialect

By The Newsroom
Published 31st May 2018, 16:58 BST
Updated 31st May 2018, 17:02 BST
Yorkshire is known for its quirky dialect and strong, broad accent, it proving difficult with not only those from further afield, but people from the UK tooYorkshire is known for its quirky dialect and strong, broad accent, it proving difficult with not only those from further afield, but people from the UK too
Yorkshire is known for its quirky dialect and strong, broad accent, it proving difficult with not only those from further afield, but people from the UK too
Yorkshire is known for its quirky dialect and strong, broad accent, it proving difficult with not only those from further afield, but people from the UK too.

German tennis player Alexander Zverev recently declared his love for the Yorkshire accent, after struggling to understand a journalist's questions during a press conference.

Here’s a detailed guide of commonly used Yorkshire phrases in order to help Alexander Zverev, and everyone else who may struggle with this unique dialect, master how to speak ‘proper Yorkshire’ in no time at all.

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The county of Yorkshire is home to phrases such as 'ey up', 'owt' and 'aye'The county of Yorkshire is home to phrases such as 'ey up', 'owt' and 'aye'
The county of Yorkshire is home to phrases such as 'ey up', 'owt' and 'aye'

Guide for mastering the Yorkshire dialect

‘Ack: Roof

Addle: Earn

Allus: always

Aye: Yes

Back end: Autumn

B’aht: Without

Bait: Snack

Black bright: Very dirty

Bobar: Rubbish