Just things I've seen and learned and thought.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Words & Phrases- Part 3

I suppose I can go ahead and give you my final Aussie words and phrases since the trip is coming to an end.
(American translation is in blue)

Zed- letter Z
Cinema- Movie Theater
Queue- Line
Maths- Math
Barbeque- Grilling out
Prawn- Shrimp (They DO NOT say 'shrimp on the barbie' afterall)
Massive- Anything large
Tyre- Tire
How good is that!- That's awesome
Phone(verb)- Call
Holiday- Vacation
Petrol- Gas
Postman- Mailman
Uniform- School outfit (Basically looks like Madeline)
Proper- Correct
Bum- Booty
Far out- Cool


I'm only just finishing up my class assignments and preparing for finals.  Then it's back on a plane to the US of A-wesome!  It's been an interesting trip and I've learned many new things about myself, God, and Australia.  Australia is truly a wonderful country and I'd recommend everyone to check it out sometime.

Shout-Outs:
-Happy birthday Tonya from last Tuesday!
-Happy birthday Chabrella on this Wednesday!
-Everyone remember to encourage one another.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Thanks Jordan! Can't wait for you to be home. We miss you. Love you heaps.
Mike, Tonya, Lily and Cassandra