Alreet marra how's it gan?

Pupils took part in activities like a rap battle. Credit: ITV Border

Are you feeling in fine fettle after a good day with your marras?

Pupils at West Lakes Academy in Egremont have been hosting a 'Proud to be Cumbrian' day, to celebrate their local dialect.

ITV Border's Hannah McNulty heard some of their favourite phrases... can you understand them (answers at the bottom of the page)?

Year Nine pupils are being taught that in some situations, it's ok to speak in dialect.

Staff say it's all about being proud to be Cumbrian.

Couldn't understand what the pupils were saying? Here's a translation:

  • Alreet marra how's it gan? - Hello, how are you?

  • I has bad fettle - I'm not very well

  • Where's oo gan? - Where are you going?

  • As gan town - I'm going to town

Watch more of the Cumbrian dialect - including a rap battle - in Hannah McNulty's full report.