Talk Like The Locals: Some Of The Slang Used In New Zealand Which Immigrants Need To Learn

It is a good thing for many immigrants who chose to move to New Zealand that the locals of the country also speak English, as it is one of the major languages in the country. With English being one of the most spoken languages in the entire world, immigrants who move to this country would not have a hard time communicating with the locals as they do not really have to learn a new language. However, what they should understand is that despite English being one of the major languages spoken there, English is also a dynamic language and it is continually evolving. Slang is a major proof of that.

 

Although slang in New Zealand, just like in most countries around the world, may sound English, it is their meaning that changes from its original definition. With that, it is important that immigrants who have chosen to move to this beautiful country should learn some of the basic slang used there so communicating with the locals may be even faster and better and clearer.

 

Here are some of the usual slang used in New Zealand.

 

Sweet as

 

This slang ‘sweet as’ is a common one used in the country. It is used not to compare one thing to another, but instead, it is used to mean ‘great’.

 

Melody wasn’t sure if she wanted to go to the party her cousin was inviting her to. But she still went anyway. Her cousin appreciated it and her appreciation was sweet as.

 

Ta

 

In New Zealand, the slang ‘ta’ is not just a short word that means nothing. It actually is used to mean ‘thanks’.

 

Francis had a great time in New York. He said ta to his new friends there for giving him a great time.

 

Togs

 

While some may think that ‘togs’ may actually refer to clogs or something like that, ‘togs’ in New Zealand actually is a swimming costume or a swimsuit.

 

Did you bring your togs today? I forgot to tell you that we’re going to the beach with the gang.

 

Under the weather

 

Just like in other countries, the slang ‘under the weather’ also refers to feeling tired or feeling unwell.

 

James was supposed to meet me here today but he messaged me earlier saying that he was under the weather.

 

Wicked

 

When something is referred to as ‘wicked’ in New Zealand, it does not mean evil or something negative. In fact, it actually means the opposite which is ‘fine’ or ‘excellent’.

 

All his hard work paid off. He actually got a great deal and was finally able to purchase a wicked house in a wicked location in the city.

 

Wop wops

 

This slang actually is used to mean the countryside or a district that is rural or is remote.

 

I thought I wouldn’t be having a great time at the wop wops but I was proven wrong.

 

 

 

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