An American family living in Australia for several years. Follow us on our journeys as we travel all over Australia and nearby countries.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
U.S.A. v.s. A.U.
Translation of A.U. Words:
U.S.A. A.U.
Eraser ------------------- Rubber
Jello -------------------- Jelly
Cookie ------------------- Biscuits
Excuse Me?---------------- Pardon?
Bathroom ----------------- Toilet/Loo
Barbecue ----------------- Barbie
Friend/Pal---------------- Mate
Really, Honestly --------- Fair Dinkum
Trash -------------------- Rubbish
Markers ------------------ Textles (text-tul-s)
Flip-flops --------------- Thongs
Bangs -------------------- Fringe
Braids ------------------- Plaits
Chickens ----------------- Chooks
Bathing suit ------------- Togs
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FUNNY!
ReplyDeletei have to say, you guys are TOTALLY showing up your dad with the blogging :)
keep it up! i love hearing about life in AU!
we miss you...
xoxo
Sarah
Cool! What is your school like? Y'all are definitely doing a better job of blogging more frequently than your dad. I loved the pic of Claire at the candy store!
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