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One of the [[wikipedia:Languages_of_New_Zealand|official languages of New Zealand]] is [[wikipedia:Māori_language|te reo Māori]]. [https://languagedrops.com/ Drops] is an excellent smart phone application resource for learning the basics. The language unit is listed under "te reo Māori." | |||
== Commonly used Maori == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+ | |||
!Meaning | |||
!Maori | |||
|- | |||
|Hello | |||
|[https://kaitiaki.co.nz/2018/02/16/kiwi-slang-1-0-1/ Kia Ora] | |||
|- | |||
|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 | |||
|- | |||
|BBQ (Barbeque) | |||
|Barbie | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
|Beach House | |||
|Bach or Crib | |||
|[[wikipedia:Bach_(New_Zealand)|'batch']] | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Boonies | |Boonies | ||
|[[wikt:wop-wops|Wop-wops]] | |[[wikt:wop-wops|Wop-wops]] | ||
| | |||
|- | |||
|Chicken | |||
|Chook | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
|Corner Store | |||
|Dairy | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
|Excellent | |||
|[https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/beaut#:~:text=2%20beaut-,%2F%CB%88bju%CB%90t%2F,%3A%20excellent%20or%20beautiful Beaut] | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
|Fish with fries | |||
|Fish and chips | |||
|Fush and chups | |||
|- | |||
|Flip Flops | |||
|Jandals | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
|French Fries | |||
|Chips | |||
|Chups | |||
|- | |||
|Hiking | |||
|Tramping | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Mailman | |Mailman | ||
|Posties | |Posties | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Pop-Up Tent | |Pop-Up Tent | ||
|Gazebo | |Gazebo | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Rural Property | |Rural Property | ||
|Lifestyle Block | |Lifestyle Block | ||
| | |||
|- | |||
|Scenic Route | |||
|[https://www.helen.co.nz/digital-prints/kiwi-slang-tiki-tour/ Tiki Tour] | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Sweater | |Sweater | ||
|Jumper | |Jumper | ||
| | |||
|- | |||
|Swimsuit | |||
|Togs | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
|Thrift Store | |||
|[[wikt:op_shop|Op Shop]] (Opportunity Shop) | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
|Toilet | |||
|Dunny | |||
| | |||
|} | |||
== Acronyms == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+ | |||
!Acronym | |||
!Definition | |||
!Misc | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.immigration.govt.nz/employ-migrants/new-employer-accreditation-and-work-visa AEWV] | |||
|Accredited Employer Work Visa | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
|[https://nzimmigration.info/when-do-you-need-a-lia/#:~:text=Who%20is%20a%20Licensed%20Immigration,Immigration%20Advisers%20Licensing%20Act%202007. LIA] | |||
|Licensed Immigration Advisor | |||
| | |||
|} | |||
== Slang == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+ | |||
!Term | |||
!Meaning | |||
|- | |||
|F* Off We're Full | |||
|[[wikt:fuck_off,_we're_full|See Wiktionary]] | |||
|- | |||
|No \ Maybe | |||
|Yeah, nah | |||
|} | |} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:00, 2 March 2023
One of the official languages of New Zealand is te reo Māori. Drops is an excellent smart phone application resource for learning the basics. The language unit is listed under "te reo Māori."
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 | |
| Thrift Store | Op Shop (Opportunity Shop) | |
| 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 |