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== Commonly used Maori == | |||
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!Meaning | |||
!Maori | |||
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|Hello | |||
|[https://kaitiaki.co.nz/2018/02/16/kiwi-slang-1-0-1/ Kia Ora] | |||
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|Love | |||
|[https://kaitiaki.co.nz/2018/02/16/kiwi-slang-1-0-1/ Aroha] | |||
|} | |||
== Synonyms == | == Synonyms == | ||
Although one of New Zealand's primary languages is English, you will notice that there are some synonyms that are new to you. This table aims to provide those new words to add to your vocabulary. | Although one of New Zealand's primary languages is English, you will notice that there are some synonyms that are new to you. This table aims to provide those new words to add to your vocabulary. | ||
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!US English Word | !US English Word | ||
!NZ English Word | !NZ English Word | ||
!Pronunciation | |||
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|BBQ (Barbeque) | |||
|Barbie | |||
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|Beach House | |||
|Bach or Crib | |||
|[[wikipedia:Bach_(New_Zealand)|'batch']] | |||
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|Boonies | |Boonies | ||
|[[wikt:wop-wops|Wop-wops]] | |[[wikt:wop-wops|Wop-wops]] | ||
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|Chicken | |||
|Chook | |||
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|Corner Store | |||
|Dairy | |||
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|Excellent | |||
|[https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/beaut#:~:text=2%20beaut-,%2F%CB%88bju%CB%90t%2F,%3A%20excellent%20or%20beautiful Beaut] | |||
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|Fish with fries | |||
|Fish and chips | |||
|Fush and chups | |||
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|Flip Flops | |||
|Jandals | |||
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|French Fries | |||
|Chips | |||
|Chups | |||
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|Hiking | |||
|Tramping | |||
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|Mailman | |Mailman | ||
|Posties | |Posties | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|Pop-Up Tent | |Pop-Up Tent | ||
|Gazebo | |Gazebo | ||
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|Rural Property | |Rural Property | ||
|Lifestyle Block | |Lifestyle Block | ||
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|Scenic Route | |||
|[https://www.helen.co.nz/digital-prints/kiwi-slang-tiki-tour/ Tiki Tour] | |||
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|Sweater | |Sweater | ||
|Jumper | |Jumper | ||
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|- | |||
|Swimsuit | |||
|Togs | |||
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|- | |||
|Toilet | |||
|Dunny | |||
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|Licensed Immigration Advisor | |Licensed Immigration Advisor | ||
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== Slang == | |||
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!Term | |||
!Meaning | |||
|- | |||
|F* Off We're Full | |||
|[[wikt:fuck_off,_we're_full|See Wiktionary]] | |||
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|No \ Maybe | |||
|Yeah, nah | |||
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Revision as of 12:33, 31 January 2023
Commonly used Maori
| Meaning | Maori |
|---|---|
| Hello | Kia Ora |
| Love | Aroha |
Synonyms
Although one of New Zealand's primary languages is English, you will notice that there are some synonyms that are new to you. This table aims to provide those new words to add to your vocabulary.
| US English Word | NZ English Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| BBQ (Barbeque) | Barbie | |
| Beach House | Bach or Crib | 'batch' |
| Boonies | Wop-wops | |
| Chicken | Chook | |
| Corner Store | Dairy | |
| Excellent | Beaut | |
| Fish with fries | Fish and chips | Fush and chups |
| Flip Flops | Jandals | |
| French Fries | Chips | Chups |
| Hiking | Tramping | |
| Mailman | Posties | |
| Pop-Up Tent | Gazebo | |
| Rural Property | Lifestyle Block | |
| Scenic Route | Tiki Tour | |
| Sweater | Jumper | |
| Swimsuit | Togs | |
| Toilet | Dunny |
Acronyms
| Acronym | Definition | Misc |
|---|---|---|
| AEWV | Accredited Employer Work Visa | |
| LIA | Licensed Immigration Advisor |
Slang
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| F* Off We're Full | See Wiktionary |
| No \ Maybe | Yeah, nah |