For the Americans: Some words we say in English different to you.

Started by Jordan teh Echidna, November 07, 2009, 04:02:54 AM

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Jordan teh Echidna

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 ^^
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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.

Quote from: SonicFan47 on December 16, 2008, 08:00:41 PM
I don't care in the Ryan/Jason debate. I can't tell the difference
but I favor JALEEL WHITE!

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Well, I guess a grade over here means more than one thing... but it's not exactly what you think.

Quote from: SonicFan47 on December 16, 2008, 08:00:41 PM
I don't care in the Ryan/Jason debate. I can't tell the difference
but I favor JALEEL WHITE!

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guess it all depends on which part of the USA you come from

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