Kiwi ways of saying stuff
#76
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Unfortunately I cannot reply to this subject as according to the powers that be, I am, quote, "Too abrasive-and am upsetting the "Ladies who Lunch"-end quote
So you lot that live in your nice "non abrasive" world continue doing so--and me?-- I will continue to live in the real world
So you lot that live in your nice "non abrasive" world continue doing so--and me?-- I will continue to live in the real world
#77
Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
I've found a few things since starting work that confused me at first. Every day one of us has to take a turn at being 'Duty Officer' for people who are just starting on probation or those whose probation officer's aren't available. For quite a while I'd hear the kiwis saying "I hate Judy" or, more alarming "Can anyone do Judy for me?" Took me a while to realise they meant 'Duty' and not some woman I hadn't met who was a pain in the arse!
Also had people coming in to see their probation officer, asking for 'Alan'. Very confusing as no-one by that name works there. Finally figured out that it's the way they say 'Ellen'!
Also had people coming in to see their probation officer, asking for 'Alan'. Very confusing as no-one by that name works there. Finally figured out that it's the way they say 'Ellen'!
#78
Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
There are also the different schools here too - for example...
Whangaparaoa (where Tooanfrom is listed as residing) can be pronounced,
Fan- ga – par-o-a
and the other school says
Pronounced – whan-ga- par-o-a
I must admit that the Kiwi accent did sound abrasive to us at first and it can be rather difficult to understand when they speak fast. You do get used to it and as time goes by you will not even notice it.
But yes, it is good to have a laugh.
I guess the Kiwi’s probably think -
‘O’ the ‘ell ‘r’ these geysers ‘finking we doesn’t speak right. Don’ no wat you mean . Anyone fancy a cuppa tea?
If you want to go north,
C U Jimeh, ur nae` yeas at speekin, aright. Idgit…
Blah blah blah blah blah blah , pint o' lager blah blah blah n' e peeket 'o' crisps
Of course there’s a few more
Cheers ………..
Whangaparaoa (where Tooanfrom is listed as residing) can be pronounced,
Fan- ga – par-o-a
and the other school says
Pronounced – whan-ga- par-o-a
I must admit that the Kiwi accent did sound abrasive to us at first and it can be rather difficult to understand when they speak fast. You do get used to it and as time goes by you will not even notice it.
But yes, it is good to have a laugh.
I guess the Kiwi’s probably think -
‘O’ the ‘ell ‘r’ these geysers ‘finking we doesn’t speak right. Don’ no wat you mean . Anyone fancy a cuppa tea?
If you want to go north,
C U Jimeh, ur nae` yeas at speekin, aright. Idgit…
Blah blah blah blah blah blah , pint o' lager blah blah blah n' e peeket 'o' crisps
Of course there’s a few more
Cheers ………..
#79
Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
I rarely notice the accent now but the other week I met somebody at the livery yard and she said her name was Pem.... I said "Pem?" and she said it again and I realised she meant Pam.
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Unfortunately I cannot reply to this subject as according to the powers that be, I am, quote, "Too abrasive-and am upsetting the "Ladies who Lunch"-end quote
So you lot that live in your nice "non abrasive" world continue doing so--and me?-- I will continue to live in the real world
So you lot that live in your nice "non abrasive" world continue doing so--and me?-- I will continue to live in the real world
My SIL is called Pem as well.
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Did you notice this yourself or did you read it somewhere?
I noticed it too, and found it interesting and wanted to see if
anyone's written about it, so I looked in several books on New Zealand English, but I have not found mention of it.
Even more interesting, I've asked a few NZers about this, but none
were aware there was a difference in their pronunication as compared to other English speakers.
http://www.listener.co.nz/issue/3449...D698C51CC77FC7
If you scroll down the page I've linked to, you will see mention of this phenomenon. This is the single instance I have found in the Internet or in books. I have not done an exhaustive search, but I'm surprised by how
hard it was to find something.
On a different topic, I find the angry letter about bare feet interesting.
(also in the link above).
#82
Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Very interesting bare foot letter - one would assume that shoes carry the same dirt as bare feet
Must listen out for the use of "woman"
My husband has just rang telecom to set up a new account as we move into our own home on Friday and the lady asked him if he was a "swinger", now we're both interested (probably for different reasons) in finding out what on earth she meant
ps
Danny said he answered no
Donnaf
Must listen out for the use of "woman"
My husband has just rang telecom to set up a new account as we move into our own home on Friday and the lady asked him if he was a "swinger", now we're both interested (probably for different reasons) in finding out what on earth she meant
ps
Danny said he answered no
Donnaf
#83
Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
I'd like to know too!
How about "out in the wopwops" or the "wops" meaning the middle of nowhere, out in the country, that sort of thing
How about "out in the wopwops" or the "wops" meaning the middle of nowhere, out in the country, that sort of thing
#84
Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Actually that's reminded me, I have no idea where this comes from but I've heard having a fun drive in your car referred to as "having a fang"
After our South Island trip I posted a few photos on the local VAG car club forum and someone's response was "It looks like you had a good fang in the wopwops!"
What worries me is that it made sense to me
Oh yeah and bogans - roughly (excuse the pun) the equivalent of chav/pikey
After our South Island trip I posted a few photos on the local VAG car club forum and someone's response was "It looks like you had a good fang in the wopwops!"
What worries me is that it made sense to me
Oh yeah and bogans - roughly (excuse the pun) the equivalent of chav/pikey
#85
Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Very interesting bare foot letter - one would assume that shoes carry the same dirt as bare feet
Must listen out for the use of "woman"
My husband has just rang telecom to set up a new account as we move into our own home on Friday and the lady asked him if he was a "swinger", now we're both interested (probably for different reasons) in finding out what on earth she meant
ps
Danny said he answered no
Donnaf
Must listen out for the use of "woman"
My husband has just rang telecom to set up a new account as we move into our own home on Friday and the lady asked him if he was a "swinger", now we're both interested (probably for different reasons) in finding out what on earth she meant
ps
Danny said he answered no
Donnaf
Maybe she was just being a bit fresh with your hubby cos I don't remember ever hearing that term for anything other than you know what
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
or not
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woman vs women.....
mmm....noticed this kinda thing in newspapers and signs....where the plural is not used, eg sign says: Park those trolley here (or words to that effect), rather than Park those trolleys here .... maybe it has something to do with not being able to decide what the plural should look like or the fact that you (as an individual) are unlikely to have more than one at any time..... any ideas???
not sure why
mmm....noticed this kinda thing in newspapers and signs....where the plural is not used, eg sign says: Park those trolley here (or words to that effect), rather than Park those trolleys here .... maybe it has something to do with not being able to decide what the plural should look like or the fact that you (as an individual) are unlikely to have more than one at any time..... any ideas???
not sure why
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
The lady who invited us called it that but I suppose her hubbie was a brit until age 4 and she lived in London for a few years......
we are starting early mind as the little..ee and the bubba are coming too.