Language,Australia

The Australian accent and language can be confusing when first encontering locals. They speak English but somehow it doesn't always make sense. Here are a few "translations" to help you navigate during your time here in Australia.

Aussie = Australian Arvo = Afternoon No worries = No problem Uey = U Turn Dunny = Toilet Rams = Male (Some toilet signs will use this term) Ewes = Female (Some toilet signs will use this term) Mate = Friend (can also be used in a casual way) Shopping Centre = Mall Thongs = Flip flops Bathers or Togs = Bathing suit

Bikkie = Cookie Chocky = Chocolate Chocky Bikkie = Chocolate Cookie Spag bowl or Spag bog = Spagetti Bolognese Maccas = McD's Hungry Jacks (HJs) = Burger King (BK) Brekky = Breakfast Chips or Hot Chips = Fries (Chips is also used for Chips) Chippy = Fish n Chip shop Stubby = Beer Bottle Tin = Can of Beer Bottle'O = Liquor Store