Alright now that I have been here for a month (I know CRAZY) I am going to teach everyone about the lingo here!
"sorted" - Teachers ask students if they are "sorted" for math, english, etc. It basically means ready and organized.
"hey" - this is used often at the end of sentences, it is kind of like our "right?" For example, You went to the beach this weekend hey.
"smart" - if you are dressed nicely they say that you "look smart"
"just now" - one would THINK this means something is going to happen right now, but no, "just now" means in about 5-15 minutes or more. For example, we will talk just now (translation: we will talk later)
"now now" - this means right now.
"nice" - If something tastes good, it tastes "nice"
"shame" - If something bad happens to someone you respond with "shame"or if something funny/unfortunate happens you also respond with "shame".
"pleasure" - instead of responding with "you're welcome" you respond with "pleasure" For example, "Thank you for the book" "Pleasure"
"is it" - this kind of replaces "oh really" for example, "I am going to make pasta for dinner" and you respond with "is it" or when you explain something that happened, "is it"
"biscuits" - are cookies
"scones" - are biscuits or muffins
There are more short vowels than long vowels.
"holiday" - means vacation
"passageways" - are hallways
"rubbish" - means trash
"chips" - either potato chips or french fries
"tomato sauce" - ketchup
"overtake" - passing someone on the road
"que" - lines at post office
"petrol" - gasoline
"fetch" - get
"Cokies" - markers
One last thing to know about South Africa is that everyone takes their time. If you are at a restaurant it will take at least an hour, nothing here is about quick, efficient, convenience like back home (no coffee travel mugs!). Also they have portion control of their food (no supersize here!) Now you know more about South Africa :)
Hi Leah,
ReplyDeleteFun to hear about South African lingo! You'll be picking up all those sayings and people won't know what you are talking about when you get home! Your photos are just great! That house is really cool, the view incredible and those photos of the ocean are so spectacular!!! I can't believe you only have a few weeks left of classes! What are your travel plans?
We are settling into winter here in Minnesota. We had a snowstorm last weekend that left the trees all coated with snow and it hasn't warmed up since so they are still that way around my house. Very pretty in a Christmas card kind of way! I got out hiking and took some photos last weekend. Glad to hear all is well with you!
Have a fun weekend!
Love,
Dorothy
Hey Leah, Love the updates on the blog and the pics are beautiful. The boys and I miss you. I am so glad you are having a good time and learning a lot. Your roommates and I joined a gym. We joined LA Fitness. When you come back you can tag along with one of us 14 times if you like. I am trying to get my 12 visits in this month to get my $20 discount off my membership from my insurance. The boys are having a good at the kids klub at the gym too. I hope you have a great thanksgiving. We will miss you this year. It will be wierd not having you their. I will give Rae hugs and kisses for you on her birthday. Cain says He loves you. :) Blakey said he loves you too or whatever. haha. Enjoy the nice warm weather why you can cause it is cold here and lots of snow. Love ya :)
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