Canadian Equivalent words
Sep 5th 2006, 11:56 pm
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Re: Canadian Equivalent words
It's not just words but pronunciations.. I guess I'll know I've arrived when I can say 'garaaaarge' instead of 'garidge' !
I have been told I am 'cute' when I say 'cheers' or say 'give me a ring'. Here in Canada they tend to give you a call, not a ring, if something is sweet it is good, and if something is cute it is sweet.
I have managed to teach one friend a new word however. She loves the word 'grotty' and has been evangelically teaching it to all her friends, so maybe it will eventually dripfeed into the culture here - my little contribution!
She however uses the word 'leery' when she means 'wary' - I can't stand that - it sounds like a lecherous old man or something!!
I say vive la difference!
SQ
I have been told I am 'cute' when I say 'cheers' or say 'give me a ring'. Here in Canada they tend to give you a call, not a ring, if something is sweet it is good, and if something is cute it is sweet.
I have managed to teach one friend a new word however. She loves the word 'grotty' and has been evangelically teaching it to all her friends, so maybe it will eventually dripfeed into the culture here - my little contribution!
She however uses the word 'leery' when she means 'wary' - I can't stand that - it sounds like a lecherous old man or something!!
I say vive la difference!
SQ
