Below is the UK transcription for ‘train’: Modern IPA: trɛ́jn. Traditional IPA: treɪn. 1 syllable: “TRAYN”
How do you say yes in UK?
‘ Aye – It means yes.
How do British say elevator?
lift
Everyone knows that for the Brits, an elevator is a “lift,” an apartment is a “flat,” and those chips you’re snacking on are actually called “crisps.” But British people also say some other really weird, confusing things.
Do British say taxi or cab?
British vs American Vocabulary
| British English ↕ | American English ↕ |
|---|---|
| solicitor | lawyer, attorney |
| spanner | wrench |
| sweets | candy |
| taxi | taxi, taxi cab |
What do British guys call their girlfriends?
‘Dear’ is the only real addition to the standard ‘darling’ that most couples will need, with perhaps a ‘love’ and a standard ‘darling’ thrown in here and there. Come the 60-year anniversary, many British couples are content with a few grunts over the breakfast tea and toast.
Why do Brits say innit?
“Innit” is an abbreviation of “isn’t it” most commonly used amongst teenagers and young people. This phrase is used to confirm or agree with something that another person has just said. “It’s really cold today.” “Innit.”
What do Brits call boots?
*Watch out!* In American English, ‘chips’ is used instead of ‘crisps’ in British English.
How much British English do you know?
| British English (Br) | American English (Am) |
|---|---|
| bill (restaurant) | rubber boots / rain boots |
| boot (car) | French fries |
| pocket money | check |
How do the British say toilet?
THE LOO. The ‘loo’ is very common in the UK & Ireland, and is a safe and polite way to say toilet.
How do you say angry in UK?
You often hear Americans say that they are “pissed”, meaning that they are angry or annoyed. British people also use the phrase “pissed off”, which means the same thing.
How do you say drunk in UK?
Pissed / Pished
However it is probably the most commonly used word in the UK to describe being drunk.
How do you say no in British slang?
“Not on your nellie!” / “Not on your life!”
You might already know “Not on your life!” but “Not on your nellie!” (which means the same thing) is typically British English slang.
What do Brits call a flashlight?
torches
For instance, the British call flashlights “torches”. The interesting differences in terminology that they use for things may be slightly confusing, but there is often a fascinating backstory behind it.
What do Brits call a sidewalk?
pavement
Also, a US sidewalk is a British pavement, and curb is spelled kerb (curb in UK English is a verb i.e. to “curb your enthusiasm”).
What do the Brits call a vacuum?
Hoover
Hoover. (verb/noun) synonym: to vacuum/vacuum cleaner.
What do Brits call French fries?
Chips
Chips (UK) / French Fries (US)
Meanwhile, Brits call fat strips of potato that are (usually) deep fried and eaten with plenty of salt and vinegar “chips”. In the US these are “French Fries”, or often just “fries”.
Why do Brits say floor instead of ground?
“Floor” was an archaic word for “ground” centuries ago. And according to the Oxford English Dictionary, “floor” has been used in the game of cricket to refer to the ground (but this must be an uncommon usage, since it doesn’t currently appear in any standard British dictionaries).
Do British people say truck or lorry?
In the lorry vs truck debate, each word has its own story, but why is lorry only used in the British vocabulary? The truth is, a lorry in American English is a truck. The British lorry is almost the same as the American truck, and the two words have morphed into synonyms of each other.
What is a British slang for love?
Luv is a written form of the word ‘love’, when it is being used as an informal way of addressing someone. [British]
What do British people call flirting?
“Grafting” is Scottish slang denoting a lad who is trying to get a girl to like him. A bit like flirting. You’ll hear this one a lot on the British Love Island.
What do British people call love?
British people call people love or ‘luv‘ as it is sometimes spelled in its short form in exactly the same way as Americans would call someone honey or ‘hon’ for short. It is just an informal form of language used in certain walks of life and is something people have just grown up with.
What is the British slang for girl?
‘Lass’ or ‘lassie’ is another word for ‘girl’. This is mainly in the north of England and Scotland. ‘Lad’ is another word for boy. ‘Bloke’ or ‘chap’ means ‘man’.