Suzanne Brandyn Author: Australian verses American English

Saturday, March 30, 2013

I've been having fun finding out the difference between Aussie terms and sayings, compared to the US. Can you add to my list?

Boot -Trunk

Bench space - Counter space

Lounge room - Living room

Ute - Pick up

Sealed - Paved

Trolley - Cart

Mobile - Cell (we all know this one) :)

I'm sure there are lots more. If I think of any I'll add to this list.

Adding to the list:

Gas-Fuel-Petrol

In knitting, US is bind off, and Au Cast off.

Footpath sidewalk

Tourist bus, trolley.

Barbeque- Bar B- Grill

Cot-crib-Bassinet

Anonymous said...: I've been wracking my brains all day, Suz, and for the life of me I can't think of any more!

Have a Happy Easter. :); March 30, 2013 at 5:26 PM
Suzanne Brandyn Author said...: Hi Sandy,
Thank you for trying. On face book we have been having a great discussion, and have found a few more. :); March 30, 2013 at 6:42 PM
Anonymous said...: They use imperial measurement, we use metric. That's the best I can come up with! :); March 31, 2013 at 10:40 AM
Suzanne Brandyn Author said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; March 31, 2013 at 2:29 PM
Suzanne Brandyn Author said...: Thanks Sandy,
I think we have covered a lot of words that are used regularly that some people don't understand. lol.

Aussie slang is another subject. I think google would be loaded with answers. :); March 31, 2013 at 2:31 PM