Australian English (AuE)

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Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the Australian English idiom 'She'll be apples'?

  • A mechanic reassuring a customer that their car repair will be successful. (correct)
  • A teacher congratulating a student for their excellent grades.
  • A baker assessing the quality of apples for a pie.
  • An athlete expressing excitement about an upcoming competition.

In what situation would it be most appropriate to use the Australian slang 'Good on ya!'?

  • Requesting assistance with a difficult task.
  • Offering condolences to someone who has experienced a loss.
  • Expressing gratitude for a kind gesture.
  • Praising someone's accomplishment or effort. (correct)

If someone says a task is 'as useless as a chocolate teapot', what does this imply about the task's value?

  • The task is slightly inconvenient but ultimately achievable.
  • The task is completely pointless and ineffective. (correct)
  • The task is deceptively valuable.
  • The task is aesthetically pleasing but lacks practical application.

An Australian is 'stoked' about an upcoming holiday. Which of the following best describes their emotional state?

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Which situation would most likely prompt an Australian to say they are going 'to drink with the flies'?

<p>Having a beverage on a swelteringly hot day in the outback, by themselves. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical factor most significantly contributed to the unique development of Australian English (AuE)?

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If someone in Australia tells you they are going to 'Maccas', what are they most likely referring to?

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An Australian invites you to a 'barbie'. What activity are they suggesting?

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You overhear an Australian saying they need to get their 'rego' done. What does 'rego' likely refer to?

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In Australian English, what is the equivalent term for 'sweets'?

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If an Australian describes something as 'fair dinkum', what does that mean?

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What is the Australian English equivalent of the British English term 'trainers'?

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An Australian tells you 'no worries'. What does that phrase most likely mean?

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Flashcards

All good

Australian slang for 'no dramas' or 'everything is fine'.

Bloody

Australian slang for 'very'.

Stoked

Australian slang for 'excited'.

Sweet as

Australian slang for 'great, amazing'.

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She'll be apples / She'll be right

Australian slang for 'It'll be alright'.

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Australian English (AuE)

The variant of English spoken in Australia, sharing similarities with New Zealand English.

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Aussie

A common abbreviation for 'Australian' in Australian English.

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Arvo

A shortened form of 'afternoon' used in Australia.

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Barbie

An Australian term for barbecue.

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Brekkie

Australian slang for breakfast.

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Mate

Australian slang for a 'friend'.

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No worries

Australian slang for 'no problem' or 'you're welcome'.

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Esky

An ice box or cooler, often used for keeping drinks cold.

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Study Notes

  • Australian English (AuE) is a variant of English spoken in Australia, similar to New Zealand English, and evolved from British English.
  • The first Europeans arrived in 1770, with settlers from England, Ireland, Scotland, and other countries shaping the language.
  • Australia in Australian English is "Down Under"
  • Pepper, in Australian English is "capiscum"
  • Abroad translate to "overseas" in Australian English
  • Cooler, ice box translate to "esky" in Australian English
  • Sweets in Australian English becomes "lollies"
  • Sneakers, trainers in Australian English are called "runners"
  • Crazy translates to "bonkers" in Australian English
  • Friend in Australian English translate to "mate"
  • Australian English for "to think" is "to reckon"
  • "True" in Australian English is "fair dinkum"
  • You're Welcome translates to "no worries"
  • "All good" translates to "no dramas" in Australian English.
  • "Good afternoon, hello", becomes "G'day"
  • Beer is called "amber" in Australian English.
  • You (Pl) becomes "youse" in Australian English.
  • Girl translates to "sheila"
  • "Very" becomes "bloody" in Australian English.
  • "Excited" in Australian English is "stoked"
  • "Great, amazing" translates to "sweet as"
  • "To be expensive" in Australian English translates to "to cost big bikkies"
  • "It'll be alright" in Australian English is "She'll be apples".
  • "It'll be alright", becomes "She'll be right"
  • "Well done!" translates to "Good on ya!" in Australian English.
  • "How are you going?" is the translation of "How are you?"
  • "Hi buddy", in Australian English becomes "G'day mate."
  • "To drink alone" becomes "to drink with the flies" in Australian English.
  • "Completely useless" becomes "as useless as a chocolate teapot" in Australian English.

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