Words
Composed of letters in various forms, can be some of the most powerful weapons, as well as the most lovely encouragement, that we need to hear, to carry on.
Speaking English, you would think that one would find it quite simple to go from one English speaking country to the next.
Surprisingly there are many words and expressions that one should really know and understand before entering another country or risk appearing a fool in certain situations.
I have to say that people from England, when they speak, make everything sound lovely. They use terms that sound less improper and not so gruff.
I think the overall feeling I had was that they sound very well educated and socialized.... and I, well not so much the case....haha
Here is a list of words and expression commonly used amoung those in England that I have been composing since I got there. It took me awhile to catch on to a few in public when they had been used and I had no idea what they were talking about. Hence appearing as a fool :)
Humps- speed bumps
Cheers- Thanks or some form of a greeting
Petrol- fuel slash gas
Uni- university
High street - main street slash shopping area
Trainers- running shoes
Sweetie- candies and chocolate
Zebrah (sp?) crossing- pedestrian crossing
Loo- Toilet
Queue - Line up
Quid- the slang for Pounds (currency), the equivalent to saying a buck when we have a dollar
Pavement- sidewalk
Mobile- Cell phone
Wee- pee
Shattered- an expression when one is very tired or emotionally exhausted
Gutted- Hurt to the core, or when feeling bad about a situation
Cuppa- A term referring to a hot drink (Tea, Coffee, Hot chocolate etc.)
Underground slash Tube - The subway
Motorway - The Highway
Car Park- Parking Lot
Teli- Telephone
Uni- University
Diary- planner
Jumper- Sweater
Jersey- Sweatshirt
Boot- Trunk of your car
Bonnet - Hood of the car
Lorry- Truck
Trolley- Shopping cart
Pram - Stroller
Pants- Underwear
Trousers -Pants
Top- Shirt
Brassed off - Ticked off
Torch - flashlight
Lift- Elevator
Bits- A term used often
Quite- A term used often
Dodgy - Sketchy, improper
Cheeky - Mischievous, Sly, etc
Hiya- How many say hello
Potter around - Getting things done around the house, or going to take your time with putting things away, organizing etc
Composed of letters in various forms, can be some of the most powerful weapons, as well as the most lovely encouragement, that we need to hear, to carry on.
Speaking English, you would think that one would find it quite simple to go from one English speaking country to the next.
Surprisingly there are many words and expressions that one should really know and understand before entering another country or risk appearing a fool in certain situations.
I have to say that people from England, when they speak, make everything sound lovely. They use terms that sound less improper and not so gruff.
I think the overall feeling I had was that they sound very well educated and socialized.... and I, well not so much the case....haha
Here is a list of words and expression commonly used amoung those in England that I have been composing since I got there. It took me awhile to catch on to a few in public when they had been used and I had no idea what they were talking about. Hence appearing as a fool :)
Rubbish- garbage
Alight -(Thanks Breanne for the reminder!) Was used on the trians, Alight here for such and such place. I believe we concluded it meant get off, stand there, line up?
Alight -(Thanks Breanne for the reminder!) Was used on the trians, Alight here for such and such place. I believe we concluded it meant get off, stand there, line up?
Humps- speed bumps
Cheers- Thanks or some form of a greeting
Petrol- fuel slash gas
Uni- university
High street - main street slash shopping area
Trainers- running shoes
Sweetie- candies and chocolate
Zebrah (sp?) crossing- pedestrian crossing
Loo- Toilet
Queue - Line up
Quid- the slang for Pounds (currency), the equivalent to saying a buck when we have a dollar
Pavement- sidewalk
Mobile- Cell phone
Wee- pee
Shattered- an expression when one is very tired or emotionally exhausted
Gutted- Hurt to the core, or when feeling bad about a situation
Cuppa- A term referring to a hot drink (Tea, Coffee, Hot chocolate etc.)
Underground slash Tube - The subway
Motorway - The Highway
Car Park- Parking Lot
Teli- Telephone
Uni- University
Diary- planner
Jumper- Sweater
Jersey- Sweatshirt
Boot- Trunk of your car
Bonnet - Hood of the car
Lorry- Truck
Trolley- Shopping cart
Pram - Stroller
Pants- Underwear
Trousers -Pants
Top- Shirt
Brassed off - Ticked off
Torch - flashlight
Lift- Elevator
Bits- A term used often
Quite- A term used often
Dodgy - Sketchy, improper
Cheeky - Mischievous, Sly, etc
Hiya- How many say hello
Potter around - Getting things done around the house, or going to take your time with putting things away, organizing etc
I intend to use some of these terms and words now :) There were many more, but these are a few I remembered to write down! I hope you enjoyed and were somewhat educated!
Sheena, you forgot about 'alight'.
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