Post by Janny on Jan 24, 2005 13:12:30 GMT 10
Australian expressions are in many way similar to those of British English. Here are some terms that might help those who are more familiar with American English.
OZ: Mobile phone
US: Cell phone
SGP: Hand phone
OZ: Ground floor (or first level)
US: First floor
OZ: First floor (or second level)
US: Second floor
OZ: Bank teller
US: Bank cashier
OZ: Doona
US: Duvet
OZ: Boot
US: Trunk
OZ: Bonnet
US: Car hood
OZ: Capsicum
US: (Bell) pepper
OZ: Takeaway
US: Takeout
OZ: Mobile phone
US: Cell phone
SGP: Hand phone
OZ: Ground floor (or first level)
US: First floor
OZ: First floor (or second level)
US: Second floor
OZ: Bank teller
US: Bank cashier
OZ: Doona
US: Duvet
OZ: Boot
US: Trunk
OZ: Bonnet
US: Car hood
OZ: Capsicum
US: (Bell) pepper
OZ: Takeaway
US: Takeout