I was chatting to an Australian on an internet forum mark the other day, and I realised that we nearly assert a at odds language. I recognize some of the Aussie slang, on the contrary not sufficiently to impress the guy.

So OK, I forfeited out, however you don't keep to! Let me commit you a bunch of phrases so that you can figure out a South African when you chat to him. Here goes:

Howzit. This is a greeting, short for How is it? It's used affection the greeting Hi.

Braai. A Barbecue. Practically anything edible goes on a braai, including beef, chicken, fish, potatoes, sandwiches, mushrooms, shark (really), crocodiles (not whole, and not often, on the other hand it happens!) and of progression Boerewors.

Boerewors. A exact drawn out beef salame that you cook on the braai. Frequently referred to as even-handed wors. Normally rolled into a spiral shape so it can fit.

Biltong. Dried apricot (raw) salted and spiced meat, allied beef jerky. False from many meats including beef, game, ostrich and all the more fish. Exceedingly tasty and popular

Isit. The 2 text 'is it' said as one, and force the twin as 'really' or 'is that so.'

Kief. In fact nice. Adore 'That's a kief shirt dude.'

Eish. Exclamation of surprize or dismay, or yet sympathy.

Bro or Bru. As in 'Howzit Bru' a greeting to a friend, short for brother in a loose sense.

Check. Peep at. 'Check that Keif chick' = Contemplation at that nice woman.

Scaly. Not attractive at all 'Check that scaly ouk' = gander at that disreputable guy.

ouk or ou. A guy or man. Usually youngish. An decrepit workman is called 'an ou ballie.'

ekse. As in "Cool ekse" = Pretty hey?

Gif and Durban Gif. Marijuana or dagga as it's certified here. Literally 'Poison.' Can besides parsimonious Decorous or potent, as in 'I had a gif day my Bru!'

Bliksem. Exclamation of suprise or pain. Lit. 'Lightning.' Some Afrikaans speaking persons return offense at this word, for reasons unknown.

Jislaaik. An term of amazement, close Gosh or Wow.

My China. My friend.

My stukkie. My girlfriend. A locution not exceptionally liked by the ladies. Way literally 'My piece.'

Brak. Scruffy stray dog of indeterminate parentage.

Flatdog. Crocodile. Sometimes further referred to as velocity bumps, from their habit of crossing state roads. However, these quickness bumps tend to dislodge and remove both axles of your vehicle.

Vrot. Pronounced Frot. Rotten. Of poor quality.

Tune. Say. As in "Don't tune me grief" = don't declare irritating matters to me.

chuck. Go. 'I'm chucking to town my china.'

Pozzie. Bullpen or home. "Meet you at my possie"

Jawl. Bust or black out, or a fishing trip, or whatever. As faraway as it's fun, it's a jawl.

So there you retain a petty information to bend you going. Data a couple of those stable and you should entertain by! Provided you divulge it erratic the locals testament let you off being of your unusual accent and gas clothes!

Duncan Kelly