Here are some words and phrases I have learned so far in New Zealand.
Sweet As = It's okay, it's fine ... can also mean awesome
Example: You accidentally bump into someone and say "oh sorry!" and they say "it's sweet as".
Fizzy Drink= Soda/Pop
Example: My favorite fizzy drink in NZ is LIFT.
Singlet = Tanktop
Example: Do you have any singlets in a size 8?
Does it suit you? = How does it fit?
Example: How did that dress suit you?
Cardis = Cardigans
Example: Cardis are great to wear with a dress on cool days
straight away = right now
Example: I need a chocolate bar straight away!
Capsicum = Green Pepper
Example: I would like some capsicum please.
Bin = Garbage Can
Example: Put the rubbish in the bin.
Dairy = Corner Store
Example: I'm going to run to the dairy and get some gum.
Lollies = Candies (gummies or hardcandies)
Example: Lollies are soooo delicious! Eoin smells.
Jandal = Sandal
Example: You can only wear nice jandals to work at Glassons.
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