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Title: For the Americans: Some words we say in English different to you.
Post by: Jordan teh Echidna on November 07, 2009, 04:02:54 AM
Well i seen a lot of Americans say some things we do differently and i wanna just put them in here so people understand 'em ^^.
  UK         US
Colour = Color
Trousers = Pants
Year (school year) = Grade
Sweets = Candy
Lorry = Truck
Lift = Elevator
Petrol = Gas

If you know anymore then please tell me ^^
Title: Re: For the Americans: Some words we say in English different to you.
Post by: shadowDOESrock on November 07, 2009, 04:07:58 AM
I just noticed i'm talking a mix between it.

I'm a hybrid.
Title: Re: For the Americans: Some words we say in English different to you.
Post by: Shadow26 on November 07, 2009, 05:03:25 AM
ummmmmmmmmm...

Grey>Gray :-\
Title: Re: For the Americans: Some words we say in English different to you.
Post by: Gleech on November 07, 2009, 06:11:51 AM
Quote from: Mikey the Echidna on November 07, 2009, 04:02:54 AM
Well i seen a lot of Americans say some things we do differently and i wanna just put them in here so people understand 'em ^^.
  UK         US
Colour = Color
Trousers = Pants
Year (school year) = Grade
Sweets = Candy
Lorry = Truck
Lift = Elevator
Petrol = Gas

If you know anymore then please tell me ^^
Actually, a grade is the letter you get, showing how good you did.

We say sweets, too :B

and over here, its spelled colour or color. Either one works. Same with Armor and Armour.
Title: Re: For the Americans: Some words we say in English different to you.
Post by: Shadow26 on November 07, 2009, 06:15:35 AM
yeah,i guess so... :-\
Title: Re: For the Americans: Some words we say in English different to you.
Post by: Gleech on November 07, 2009, 06:23:48 AM
Well, I guess a grade over here means more than one thing... but it's not exactly what you think.
Title: Re: For the Americans: Some words we say in English different to you.
Post by: NiGHTS on November 07, 2009, 06:27:18 AM
guess it all depends on which part of the USA you come from
Title: Re: For the Americans: Some words we say in English different to you.
Post by: Shadow26 on November 07, 2009, 06:30:50 AM
yeah,more than one thing :Dyou're STILL eating a pie?!LOL :D