Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Mar 12th 2007, 8:43 am
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
I was actually born and brought up in Bramley and the other day an elderly customer came into the cafe and he was born in Bramley too, had a good old natter about our home town. It's not such a nice place now but he last saw it about 40yrs ago and it was a lovely old village kind of place then until they knocked the townstreet down and all the lovely stone back to backs 
Mar 12th 2007, 11:47 am
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Originally Posted by RobClubley
I find I have to slow down too - my accent is Wakefield and I too have been accused of Irishness
Small world! Where in Leeds are you from? My wife grew up in Beeston which is where we lived for the four years before moving to NZ
Small world! Where in Leeds are you from? My wife grew up in Beeston which is where we lived for the four years before moving to NZ
Mar 12th 2007, 1:52 pm
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Originally Posted by RobClubley
Sorry, didn't mean to seem rude or offend you with my comment.
And no it's no big deal at all, just an observation.
And no it's no big deal at all, just an observation.
I have to wonder why people who havent had much experience with peoples accents often ask if your Irish?? Over here in he US Im often asked if Im Irish when I laugh & say no Im not they often reply with oh so are you Scottish then? The third & final choice is usually English but occassionally someone will ask if Im Australian. Now as "most" of you know us Kiwis dont sound anything like any of the above mentioned people, just as none of you sound Irish to my ears. Gotta laugh at it though dont you
Mar 12th 2007, 6:38 pm
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
I was asked if I was Irish in Spain too by a waiter!
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Mar 12th 2007, 9:13 pm
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Originally Posted by shepslady
Gotta laugh at it though don’t you
My best is,
You hear this really broad Billy Connelly accent and you ask the dude, “where about in England are you from?” Gotta be ready to duck on for the response though ! They generally settle down once I explain I’m Scots !
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Mar 12th 2007, 10:07 pm
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
I was always asked if I was Australian in the States.
I've got a broad geordie accent so I'm sure I don't sound like Crocodile Dundee
I've got a broad geordie accent so I'm sure I don't sound like Crocodile Dundee
Mar 12th 2007, 11:23 pm
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Originally Posted by cyndi
I was always asked if I was Australian in the States. I've got a broad geordie accent so I'm sure I don't sound like Crocodile Dundee
I've got a broad geordie accent so I'm sure I don't sound like Crocodile Dundee
Mar 12th 2007, 11:41 pm
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Originally Posted by Maz
Here in the US I've had people try to be clever (I think they were trying to show that they knew the name of more than one english-speaking country outside North America) and ask me if I'm South African, or Welsh... weird!
And although I said 100's of times I was from Essex, I was referred to as Jude, the one from London.
Mar 13th 2007, 5:00 am
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Originally Posted by mazi
They rarely use the present perfect correctly (especially when combined with a modal):
They say "She must OF had a good time with the bros up in Northland, ay?"
instead of "She must HAVE had a good time up in Northland with the nice young Maori gentlemen, mustn't she?"
Being an English teacher, and something of a grammarian, this makes me want to stick needles in my eyes - or someone else's.
But it's all good, ay.
They say "She must OF had a good time with the bros up in Northland, ay?"
instead of "She must HAVE had a good time up in Northland with the nice young Maori gentlemen, mustn't she?"
Being an English teacher, and something of a grammarian, this makes me want to stick needles in my eyes - or someone else's.
But it's all good, ay.
What do you think of these?
Teacher Aide vs. Teacher's Aide
On the most recent NZQA math exam I looked at, the children
were instructed to "Show all working."
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Mar 13th 2007, 5:03 am
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Originally Posted by SarahB
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.
He pointed to one and said, "This one's bitter." I said, "You want
some dark chocolate?" He said, "Yis, that one's bitter."
This went on a few more times before I realized he meant "better."
Mar 13th 2007, 5:12 am
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Originally Posted by SecretSquirrel
good dicking is very expensive in new zealand huh?
In NZ, the word "rugby" and it's variant, "footy" is spoken more times per day by every man, woman, and child than any other country IN THE WORLD!!!
Mar 13th 2007, 5:25 am
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Originally Posted by The Weezer
Probably why they play and watch so much sports.
In NZ, the word "rugby" and it's variant, "footy" is spoken more times per day by every man, woman, and child than any other country IN THE WORLD!!!
In NZ, the word "rugby" and it's variant, "footy" is spoken more times per day by every man, woman, and child than any other country IN THE WORLD!!!
IS there a problem with that
My kids all played rugby from the age of three.....they are now in their late 20's, early 30's & still eat sleep dream & play rugby. Its kept them fit healthy & out of trouble so no problem with that for me
Mar 13th 2007, 7:27 am
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Originally Posted by The Weezer
Probably why they play and watch so much sports.
In NZ, the word "rugby" and it's variant, "footy" is spoken more times per day by every man, woman, and child than any other country IN THE WORLD!!!
In NZ, the word "rugby" and it's variant, "footy" is spoken more times per day by every man, woman, and child than any other country IN THE WORLD!!!
Mar 13th 2007, 8:08 am
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Originally Posted by Apple12
How bizaare, I have not noticed anything of the like at all. Compared to football mania in the UK, what you see is mild here. Rugby isn't really followed by most of my friends. Watching test netball at prime time is pretty cool though, nice to see women's sport being prime time and getting good ratings.
'nother picture for you..
Mar 13th 2007, 8:41 am
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Re: Kiwi ways of saying stuff
Originally Posted by Campbells
Hmmm, not too sure if I would shout too loud about that dude
