South Africa words vs. American words

So I made this page to show all of the cool new words I have learned while I am here that I have started replacing and using to become part of the culture. I will continue to add to it as I continue to learn new words and meanings. :)


South Africa word  vs. American word

      timetable --------schedule
                chips ---------french fries
             chippies---------potato chips
               robots----------traffic lights
                                     chicken burger---------chicken sandwich or chicken patty
                                 takkies----------tennis shoes/gym shoes
                                          cloakroom/toilet----------bathroom ("mam may I use the toilet")
                                   compost-----------garbage (which they burn)
              diary-----------planner
              costume-----------bathing suit
                venue-----------classroom
                                                   Braai-----------BBQ on bricks instead of a grill 
   "See you now now"----------"See you later"
    "See you just now"----------"See you soon"
            mark/marking/marks---------grade/grading/grades
                                    biltong---------jerkey (like beef jerkey)
(are you in the que)que---------line               
                                hole---------gym or auditorium
               tipp-ex---------white out
              holiday--------vacation
             Chemist--------pharmacy
                      tablet--------pill/medicine
            Mind your head--------watch your head
                  Lolly--------popcicle
            sweets--------candy
                               hanging--------hungover/hangover
                     Bakkie--------pickup truck
                   Boerewors---------sausage/hotdog
           pavement---------sidewalk


            

              




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