Kiwi ways of saying stuff
#91
you dewty owld maan!
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
but NZ is so far OK
hope S Europe soots you too......
(just getting into Kiwi spell mode.....)
#92
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
#93
Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
After living in England for 16 years I still have to say I write with a biro and do you have a sewing/safety/drawing pin?
I totally confused some guy back in the days of the floppy disc. I said I'll put it on a disc, he thought I was going to leave it on my desk.
I have learnt to elaborate and be specific when talking about floppy discs, my writing desk, my biro, my cooking pan, etc...
I totally confused some guy back in the days of the floppy disc. I said I'll put it on a disc, he thought I was going to leave it on my desk.
I have learnt to elaborate and be specific when talking about floppy discs, my writing desk, my biro, my cooking pan, etc...
#94
Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
After living in England for 16 years I still have to say I write with a biro and do you have a sewing/safety/drawing pin?
I totally confused some guy back in the days of the floppy disc. I said I'll put it on a disc, he thought I was going to leave it on my desk.
I have learnt to elaborate and be specific when talking about floppy discs, my writing desk, my biro, my cooking pan, etc...
I totally confused some guy back in the days of the floppy disc. I said I'll put it on a disc, he thought I was going to leave it on my desk.
I have learnt to elaborate and be specific when talking about floppy discs, my writing desk, my biro, my cooking pan, etc...
You can not ask for a rubber anymore you have to say " an eraser".
Gotta be PC
#97
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
[QUOTE=Campbells;4487541].
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.
I find most NZers I meet speak fast. Surprising. You'd thing people
who were laid back would speak as slow as molassas.
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.
I find most NZers I meet speak fast. Surprising. You'd thing people
who were laid back would speak as slow as molassas.
#100
Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
One thing that winds me up is when they talk about English Footy results on Radio News bulletins. Manchester United 'HAS' beaten Arsenal, Chelsea 'HAS' beaten Liverpool. Find myself shouting 'HAVE Beaten' at the Radio. They are teams not singular objects.
#102
Joined: May 2005
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Yes, I'm pedantic.
Oh, and looking at the couple of posts above the one quoted, I've been on the phone with Kiwi recruitment agencies a ton in the last couple of days, and have to say I think my American hubby might end up having a little bit of trouble understanding them.
#103
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Actually the radio announcers are gramatically correct. If one team beats another, it's "has" not "have" which would mean more than one team has been the victor in one game.
Yes, I'm pedantic.
Oh, and looking at the couple of posts above the one quoted, I've been on the phone with Kiwi recruitment agencies a ton in the last couple of days, and have to say I think my American hubby might end up having a little bit of trouble understanding them.
Yes, I'm pedantic.
Oh, and looking at the couple of posts above the one quoted, I've been on the phone with Kiwi recruitment agencies a ton in the last couple of days, and have to say I think my American hubby might end up having a little bit of trouble understanding them.
#104
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At a tangent.......does/do Chelsea ever beat anyone? (I'll get my head to play with for that one! )
#105
Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Actually the radio announcers are gramatically correct. If one team beats another, it's "has" not "have" which would mean more than one team has been the victor in one game.
Yes, I'm pedantic.
Oh, and looking at the couple of posts above the one quoted, I've been on the phone with Kiwi recruitment agencies a ton in the last couple of days, and have to say I think my American hubby might end up having a little bit of trouble understanding them.
Yes, I'm pedantic.
Oh, and looking at the couple of posts above the one quoted, I've been on the phone with Kiwi recruitment agencies a ton in the last couple of days, and have to say I think my American hubby might end up having a little bit of trouble understanding them.