Kiwi Idioms
Do you want to speak like a local?
Here are some classic kiwi idioms that will help you sound like you've lived in New Zealand all your life!
"Rattle ya dags!" means "Hurry up!"
"Just popping to the dairy" means "I’m going to the convenience store."
"I’m knackered" means "I’m tired."
"Wop-wops" refers to the middle of nowhere.
"Get your A into G!" is another way to say "Hurry up!"
"It was choice, bro!" means "It was good."
"Kia Ora" is used to say "Be well."
"Sweet as" means "Great" or "Okay."
"Yeah nah" is used to express ambivalence.
"Munted" means something is broken or damaged.
"Eh" is used to seek agreement or confirmation.
"Skull" means to drink something quickly.
"Pakhea" means "fair-skinned"
If that has whetted your appetite, here are a couple of other links to help you on your journey.
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