![]() ![]() John: I’m all good bro! Did you see Shortland Street last night bro? It was crazy bro! It’s not reserved for good friends, you can say it to anyone, like the mailman or a taxi driver. ![]() We use it in place of ‘man’ or ‘mate’ or ‘dude’. When I’m with my friends I use this in almost every sentence. Now try wrap your head around these ones: Lesson 2: Advanced Kiwi Slang Words & Phrases (for those who wanna get serious!) Bro Scull – To drink a usually alcoholic drink in one go without stopping.Ĭuppa – A hot drink, usually short for “cup of coffee” or “cup of tea”Įasy enough? Cool. The wops – Really far away, the middle of nowhere. For the fruit, we say kiwifruit.ĭairy – A convenience store, corner store, or mini supermarket.Ĭhilly bin – A cooler bin, used for keeping drinks cold. Kiwi – Can refer to either a New Zealander, or the country’s national bird. Lesson 1: Some popular New Zealand slang words to start: Kiwi Food Frenzy: 33 Things To Eat On Your Next Trip To New Zealand.Learning to surf New Zealand’s north with Rapu Adventures (+reader discount!).16 Ways To Travel The World For Free (Yes, Really!).You guys are going to be speaking fluent Kiwi in no time! Once you’ve learned them all, move on to the next section where I’ll teach you the good stuff. Learning Kiwi slang isn’t easy, so we’ll start with 20 common words. More importantly, if you plan on coming to New Zealand you’d do well to learn as many of these NZ slang words and phrases as possible. In fact, bust out some of the New Zealand slang below and they’ll think you’re the coolest person alive. So, next time a Kiwi is in your dorm, prep yourself with this guide. It’s actually quite a struggle, and I still remember bunking with an Aussie in Colombia and both of us laughing at how nice it was to finally be able to speak normally with someone. I’ve since learned to go easy on the New Zealand slang while travelling, especially when I’m around non Kiwi folk, but this isn’t as easy as it sounds. Meanwhile the Aussie guys next to me are pissing themselves laughing. And then one of them will go, “Sorry, what?” And they’ll all stare at me in silence, as if I’m an alien speaking to them in Na’vi. ![]()
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