What else... do they say in AUS?
There are so many words that are unique to the Australian lingo I couldn't possibly record them all. I try to take note of the good ones and will continue to write about them, but for now- here are a few I hear most often:
Sunnys = sunglasses
Sunnys = sunglasses
Dunny = the bathroom
Stubbies = mens shorts or bottles of beer
Heaps = a lot
Swimmers = a swimsuit
Thongs = flip flops
Similar to the States, just about everyone in Australia has a nickname. It was brought to my attention by some Aussie friends that even though Americans and Australians share a lot of first names, the nicknames that derrive from these names are usually different. For example: Jason is known as Jase in Australia. American's would most likely call him Jay.
This discovery developed quite a conversation around the picnic table one afternoon and I ended up giving everyone new nick names! It was determined that Aussies generally use the first syllable of one's name, while American's use just the first letter or a whole different name all together- ie. Robert = Robby in Aussie, and Bob in the States. One syllable names in AUS almost always get an "ie" on the end; we do this in the US too, but usually only for children. Think about it!
Stubbies = mens shorts or bottles of beer
Heaps = a lot
Swimmers = a swimsuit
Thongs = flip flops
Similar to the States, just about everyone in Australia has a nickname. It was brought to my attention by some Aussie friends that even though Americans and Australians share a lot of first names, the nicknames that derrive from these names are usually different. For example: Jason is known as Jase in Australia. American's would most likely call him Jay.
This discovery developed quite a conversation around the picnic table one afternoon and I ended up giving everyone new nick names! It was determined that Aussies generally use the first syllable of one's name, while American's use just the first letter or a whole different name all together- ie. Robert = Robby in Aussie, and Bob in the States. One syllable names in AUS almost always get an "ie" on the end; we do this in the US too, but usually only for children. Think about it!
What else... do they eat in AUS?
Chocolate. Lot's of variety, several different brands, and no Hersheys. They even have a restaurant dedicated to Chocolate: Chocolate by the Bald Man Max Brenner, where I enjoyed banana bread...with chocolate sauce!
Marshmallows. They are EVERYWHERE, in EVERYTHING and I LOVE them! They taste better in Australia and I will certainly be sending a stash home before I depart! Below is my first attempt at recreating a New Zealand special- Marshmallow Balls. I must say they turned out pretty good!
Devonshire Tea. Well this one threw me for a loop! While waitressing the other day a guy ordered a cappuccino and then a Devonshire Tea. I, assuming (wouldn't you?) that both of them were hot drinks, asked if he wanted the Devonshire Tea instead of his cappuccino. With a perplexed look on his face he confirmed that, no, he would have both. When the chef handed me a plate and said "Devonshire Tea for table 16", I soon realized it was not a drink at all. The man must have thought I was crazy! Devonshire Tea is actually a couple of scones served with jam and cream and is served along side a cup of coffee or tea. It stems from Devon, England where the tradition of eating scones with jam and cream along with coffee or tea began.
The scones used for Devonshire Tea are different too. They aren't your typical triangular pastry that you would expect to get, rather they are similar to what we would call a biscuit. Something we would top with butter at dinner time.
This was my first encounter with Devonshire Tea and it was delightful!
A few other food differences:
Biscuits = any type of cookie. Not at all something you would put butter on at dinner time.
Capsicum is the name they use when referring to red, yellow or green peppers
Biscuits = any type of cookie. Not at all something you would put butter on at dinner time.
Capsicum is the name they use when referring to red, yellow or green peppers
Coriander is the same thing as Cillantro
They don't know what corn bread is
Vegemite- a spread used on bread that I am too scared to try.
What else....?
Birds sound funny. There are some that sound like cats, others that sound like a whip and one that can sound like anything it wants to- Google "Lyre Bird." It's worth looking up.
Hairstyles are designed for the beach. Females put their hair up as high as possible on their heads and wrap it in a bun as to not block any part of their body from a nice sea breeze
Gecko's chirp. And can be found in the backyard...and in the house.
Restaurants on the coast are all Al Fresco dining. Italian meaning "in the open air." I have yet to find indoor seating or a restaurant with air conditioning.
Gecko's chirp. And can be found in the backyard...and in the house.
Restaurants on the coast are all Al Fresco dining. Italian meaning "in the open air." I have yet to find indoor seating or a restaurant with air conditioning.
Cane toads are hated by everyone. They often become practice balls for those working on their golf swing. It sounds inhumane, but not even tree huggers are phased by this. That is how much they are hated.
What you hear about Australians is what you get. I have been invited into homes, social groups and family events. They truly are some of the most welcoming people on Earth.
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I experience new things daily, but hate to bore you with it all, so please... tell me, What Else would you like to know?
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I experience new things daily, but hate to bore you with it all, so please... tell me, What Else would you like to know?
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