Words You Need to Know in New Zealand by Ayala, Kat, Selah, & Roi

Some English words that are different in New Zealand than in the US.  You can't survive without 'em!

angus - someone with an anger problem

bach - vacation house

biscuit - cookie

boots - cleats

capsicum - bell pepper

choice as - that's the best

chilly bin - cooler

courgette - zucchini

crash out - temper tantrum

dairy - corner store

far out - I can't believe it (happy or sad)

hot chips - French fries

football - soccer

gumboots - rainboots

jandals - flipflops

jersey - sweatshirt

morning tea - recess/snack

reliever - substitute teacher

rubber - eraser

plaster - bandaid

sweet as - that's so cool

togs - swimsuits

tomato sauce - ketchup

tramping - hiking

wicked - really good


Also, here at some Māori words that people use all the time here:

Aotearoa - New Zealand

hui - meeting

iwi - tribe

ka pai - Good job!

keroro - story

kia ora - hello/welcome/good health greeting

mahi - work

moana - ocean

mōrena - good morning

pātai - question

potāe - hat

whānau - family

waka - canoe

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