How to talk like a Kiwi

by Harry Schechter

We’ve expanded our vocabulary quite a bit in the past few weeks. Sometimes intentionally. Sometimes accidentally. See if you can guess what each of these Kiwi words means:

A. Rocket

B. Tramping

C. Bonnet

D. Biscuit

E. Hundreds and Thousands

F. Bach

G. Tomato Sauce

H. Till

I. Jandals

J. Chips

K. Crisps

L. Spade

M. Hire

N. Sweet As

O. Choice

P. Chur

Q. Capsicum

R. Carpark

No cheating!

Answers:

A. Arugula, B. Walking around, C. Hood of a car, D. Inner tube for water sports, E. Sprinkles (for an ice cream), F. Beach house, G. Ketchup, H. Counter, I. Sandals, J. French fries, K. Potato chips, L. Shovel, M. Rent (as in hire a kayak), N. Something Kiwis say akin to “cool”, O. Same as sweet as, P. Cheers! Q. Bell pepper R. Parking lot

How many did you get? Let us know in the comments!

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4 thoughts on “How to talk like a Kiwi”

  1. I didn’t know hundreds and thousands (you guys certainly took the ice cream thing seriously!) and I assumed biscuit was cookie (which they also call biscuits).

    How about bench for kitchen counter and carpark instead of parking lot? And they say they speak English…

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