language differences

[adam&chryss]

I know Filipino english is far different from UK english. .there is an amazing variety of spelling , meaning,pronunciation, etc.

I know these differences can be both difficult to comprehend and confounding when trying to learn the language.

When i visited UK last year, i had a culture shock.(is there language shock?)I was shocked and amazed on how they say things and also the meaning.here are some:

1. Pantene- in the tv advert it was pronounced as pan ten
2. Backside- butt
3. Top up- as i understood it its like eload or prepaid
4. Take away- take out pala
5.Rubbish- trash or garbage
6.Trainers- sneakers or rubber shoes
7.Cupboard- any closet in the house
8. car boot sale- its like garage sale
9. Chemist- drugstore
10. Pharmacy- local doctor
11. Gum- glue
12.Holiday- vacation
13.Lift- elevator
14. Pram- like a big stroller

In addition to that:

15. nappy - diaper
16. trousers - pants
17. pants - undies (like panty and brief) -
18. to let - for rent
19. dummy/soother - pacifier
20. pilchards - sardines

i'll think more later

[pennybarry]

In addition to that:

15. nappy - diaper
16. trousers - pants
17. pants - undies (like panty and brief) -
18. to let - for rent
19. dummy/soother - pacifier
20. pilchards - sardines

i'll think more later

ADDITION:

SLIPPER- FLIP FLOPS

My slipper was broken and I used to wear it even inside bathroom and can't walk inside the house without it. So I went to town and ask if they have slipper. But no one understood me. I even entered to sporting shops, look around but couldn't find it.

When I went back home, Mom told me it's called Flip Flops here

The second day, I found it at Drug store