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

Started by Jordan teh Echidna, Nov 7, 2009 04:02 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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shadowDOESrock

I just noticed i'm talking a mix between it.

I'm a hybrid.

Shadow26


Gleech

Quote from: Mikey the Echidna on Nov  7, 2009 04:02 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.
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Quote from: SonicFan47 on Dec 16, 2008 08:00 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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Gleech

Well, I guess a grade over here means more than one thing... but it's not exactly what you think.
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Quote from: SonicFan47 on Dec 16, 2008 08:00 PM
I don't care in the Ryan/Jason debate. I can't tell the difference
but I favor JALEEL WHITE!

NiGHTS

guess it all depends on which part of the USA you come from
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Shadow26

yeah,more than one thing :Dyou're STILL eating a pie?!LOL :D