Hey everyone! I just wanted to take a minute to share some of the new Aussie Lingo I have learned since I have been here since I can't sleep. It is so amazing to speak the same language, but for so many words to be completely different!!! Here goes...
American/Australian
sweater = jumper
cantaloupe = rock melon
shrimp = prawns
rolling garbage cans = trolley bins
french fries = chips
candy = lollies
business hours = trading hours
diapers = nappies
granola = muesli
green peppers = capsicum
ground beef = mince
living room = lounge
paved road = bituman
television = telly
thank you = ta
trunk = boot
undershirt/cami = singlet
vacation = holiday
windshield = windscreen
yard/lawn = garden
All right...that is all on the lingo for now. I might do another post during the week, but if not, I will post pics after next weekend. We are planning on going to the Desert Park. Everything here is gorgeous, so I can't wait! We are probably going to melt though!! It is so hot here and the sun feels more intense than at home. The locals keep laughing at us telling us that summer hasn't even started here yet. I can't even imagine!!
Till next time...
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Aussie Lingo
Posted by Sarah at 9:37 AM
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2 comments:
Hey Travis and Sarah! It's great to read your post and see the pics of your new home. It looks wonderful! I know y'all are loving that yard ...and the fact that you can have lime in your cokes whenever you want! yummy! Thanks for the update...you're inspiring me to update my blog now:) Miss you guys! ~Emille
I think some of the Australian words definitely have more personality than the American one's. Nappy is without a doubt a better word than diaper and I think it's so much more romantic to go on holiday rather than vacation:) I'm glad things are going well. I love your house and think a lime tree is the best part of the whole deal:)
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