15 February 2012

Aussie talk

[Bondi via Instagram]

After being in Australia for a few days already, I'm learning more and more about the Australian culture and falling more and more in love with it all. I've slowly picked up on how they speak and what words they use, below are a few words I've compiled: (aussie term first, then american)

arvo - afternoon
capsicum - bell pepper (my favorite, but I hardly use it)
fortnight - two weeks
inquiries - questions
lift - elevator
prawns - shrimp
queue - line of people
rubbish - trash/garbage
serviette - napkin
take away- take out/to go
trolley - shopping cart
uni - university
ute - pickup truck

This list will continue to grow as I add all these terms into my vocabulary. One thing is forsure, I can't get enough of the Australian accent!!
xx

4 comments:

  1. Such a beautiful photo. I've never been to Australia and I am dying to go. I hope you have many wonderful adventures down under! xoxo

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  2. Loved this, Australia is definitely on my list of places to visit! Thank you for the sweet comments xo

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  3. Thank you so much for commenting on my blog!
    I'm loving yours, you have great pictures and great posts, i'm following now!
    Hope you have a really great time in Australia :)

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  4. hahahah i love this. also because I remember going to Target with my sister freshman year and I said "let's get a trolley" and she goes "don't say 'trolley' here...people will laugh at you.."


    I LOVE YOU AND I FREAKING MISS YOUR GUTS :'(

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