this guy may or may not be of scandinavian heritage
but he is definitely befuddled
and would utter the perfect comment, ‘uff da’ if he could.
Nov28
this guy may or may not be of scandinavian heritage
but he is definitely befuddled
and would utter the perfect comment, ‘uff da’ if he could.
oh that is precious, Beth: how did you ever come up with that one? I shall have to remember that phrase for future reference π
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I loved it, and just wanted to share, when I stumbled across it, the world is a very big place
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Oh, he is definitely of Scandinavian descent. I can see it in his eyes.
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you are very adept
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Lol π yes!
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it’s good, isn’t it?
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My name “Ivor” has Scandinavian origins… but there’s no “uff da” when I express that I’m baffled or bewildered….!!
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I’m sure you’ve adapted with other words…)
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π ππππ
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A new word!
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it a great expression, isn’t it?
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Yup! π
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As a Swede living among Norwegians, I often heard “Uff, da!” but it wasn’t part of our vocabulary. You’re right that it’s a marker, though — as much a part of the heritage as Lutefisk and Lefse.
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good to know from an insider’s perspective, and I really like the expression
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This is adorable! π
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I love the expression!
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π
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I will borrow that expression, on my face and in my vocabulary, thanks to you, Beth.
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me too, mark –
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Ahh yes..rUFF DAy!
(Β΄βοΎο½*)γ
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uff!
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LOL..Oh yes..the memories this brought back. As a child I often had this term tossed my way by my older brother’s friend named Oliver.
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that’s so cool –
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I’m thinking of adding it to my vocab.
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me too!
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Uff da has been part of my vocabulary for years, mostly as an exclamation point. A Finnish woman told me it probably originated in Norway.
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yes, it looks like she was correct, glad you use it
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Uff da… Oh uff da, I really have to remember this one! Hugs to you Beth.
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practice, practice, and one day you will just blurt out with it
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“A placeholder for many common obscenities.” Haha! I love that definition. I don’t think I’ve heard anyone use it before, but now I’m in the know.
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A perfect replacement when not acceptable
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Is “duh” a shortened variation of uff da!
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Perhaps -)
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I think I’ve heard it before. Living in Germany, mom was always saying “get your feet uff da sofa or get your sticky fingers uff da wall. I do love the way you have found to use it more. π
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Hahahaha
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Love it!
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It works!
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That’s the perfect word to describe that reaction… haha.
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i think so, too –
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Love this word! And the photo is absolutely priceless.
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it’s such the perfect thing to say )
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A MUCH better place holder than the expressions I use π
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For me too !)
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How did I never hear of that before? It is perfect!
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Same here!
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Being of Scandinavian heritage but not having heard this one before, I am indebted to you. Iβve made use of it already today!
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Great!!
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