A la perchôine!

[resqgeek]

One of the things I find intriguing about listening to JKT on BBC Radio Guernsey are the little bits of island culture that pop up during her show. Not only does she interview locals about a broad range of topics of local interest, but even the language has a flavor all its own. Until I began listening to this feed, I had never given much thought to what languages might be used on the Channel Islands, but apparently each island has its own unique dialect. Guernsey's native tongue is Dgèrnésiais, which is derived from Norman French. I've notice that JKT ends her show by saying "A la perchôine." While it was clear from the context that this was some form of farewell, I was curious about its exact meaning. So, aided by the power of Google, I did some searching and discovered that it means "Until next time." But since it sounds so much more elegant than the "See ya later" I am guilty of using all too often, I'm tempted to start using this beautiful bit of Dgèrnésiais myself, just to be a bit different.

And with that, I say "A la perchôine!"

Comments

[antof9.livejournal.com]

Hasta la vista, bay-bee!

That does sound lovely :) I should listen to that feed sometime!

[resqgeek]

LOL! Sorry, but the Gubernator just isn't as pleasant to my ear as Jenny.

And yes, you should listen to JKT sometime, though it would mean getting up pretty early. She's on from 5am to 8am my time, so that 3am to 6am your time, I believe...

[antof9.livejournal.com]

Sorry, but the Gubernator just isn't as pleasant to my ear as Jenny.

No, I suppose not (although for some reason, Unk and I have been saying -- a LOT lately -- "back to the cahpet, back to the cahpet").

3-6, huh? That would be don't bother going to bed, rather than getting up early :) . . .except I just realized I am usually up at 5:30 -- maybe I could catch the last half hour, and her lovely sign off!

[skyring.livejournal.com]

Sometimes after a long day it's hard for me to stay awake until midnight Canberra time when she signs off.

On Saturdays she has an even earlier show which is even more Guernsey culture oriented - she has a local lady come in to give a language lesson.

I'm guilty of sounding JKT-obsessed, but she's such a bright and cheerful character it's hard not to listen. But she's also a bit of a philosopher, and heavily involved in local charity work. I'd better make sure I'm listening from now on - I sent her a care package of some BookCrossing books, plus a pack of Tim-Tams. She confesses she's far too fond of food.

Pete, not helping