Talking In New Zealand: Slang That Immigrants Need To Learn

It is important that an immigrant is able to communicate well with the locals in the new country that he or she is in. Though there are a lot of countries where English is the main language spoken like New Zealand, the language is quite dynamic and so it means that there would be variations in how the language has evolved in that place. Most of these are considered to be slang and may sound English but would be quite difficult to figure out by people who are not familiar with them.

For immigrants or upcoming immigrants to New Zealand, it is important that they take the time to learn more about the slang in the country and know how to use them and what they mean. That way, they would be able to communicate like a local when they are already in the country. Here are some of the slang that one can start learning about.

Chur bro

This actually means “cheers” and “brother”, in a shortened form. It is another way of being grateful and saying “Thank you” in New Zealand.

“I got you some fresh vegetables from my garden. Enjoy!” “Chur bro.”

Cuzzy bro

Cuzzy bro is a term that is a form of affection used by the locals in the country. This is often used to refer to a person who someone considers to be a good friend.

“Hey, William. I want you to meet Saydie. She’s my cuzzy bro.”

Kia ora

This is a regular greeting that an immigrant in New Zealand would often hear. It is a friendly greeting and it is in Maori. It can be used to mean “Hello” and also to mean “Thank you.” Some people say that this term is not quite slang but it is definitely not used in many countries, so it is part of this list.

“Kia ora! How are you today?” “I’m good. Hope you have a great day!”

“I made this chocolate cake just for you because I heard you weren’t feeling well.” “Kia ora.”

Aye/Eh

These are terms that mean the same thing and two of the most frequently used terms in New Zealand. It is pronounced as it is spelled out. It is oftentimes used to make a statement become a question.

“Those chips were the best!” “Yes. You had a lot, aye?”

Sweet as

This slang is usually used to mean approval of something or to acknowledge that something is quite good or okay.

“Have you watched the latest Tom Holland movie? How was it?” “Sweet as.”

Awesome

This may not be considered to be slang as it is also used in other countries as well. Like in New Zealand and everywhere else, awesome also means excellent or fine.

“The beach today was awesome! I couldn’t get enough of the surf.”

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