Living In England Part 1: The Language
When we got orders to England last year, I literally did a happy dance…It was a DREAM come true!
And so far it has been, It has been fun learning and adjusting to life here, one of which being the language!
While we all speak english turns out there are quite a few differences too in the language! Here are some of the words I am learning:
Aberguine – Eggplant
Corgettes – Zucchini
Biscuits– Cookies
Baps – Biscuit/ roll
Plasters– Band-Aids
Queue – Line
Car Park – Parking Lot
Garden– Backyard
Chips – Fries
Crisps– Our version of chips
Footpath– Sidewalk/ trail
Fancy Dress – Costume/ Funny … Almost went to a themed costume party formally dressed!
Wild Rocket – Arugula
Coriander– Cilantro
Pickles – Anything that is pickled”
Gherkins– Pickles
Dummy – Pacifier
Push Chair– Stroller
Nappy – Diaper
Trainers– Sneakers
Jumper- Sweater
Trousers– Pants
Keen– Agreeable/ interested
Pants– Underwear
Pinafore– Jumper
Plait – Braid
Rubber – Eraser… This one gets me every time!
Tea time – Dinner time
Squirty Cream – Whipped Cream
Sweets– Candy
Soccer- Football
Wellies– Rain Boots
Boot– Trunk
Rubbish/Rubbish Bin– Trash/Trashcan