OK, below is the meaning of the African "English" words that I posted yesterday, but before you read them I want to point out something else. Are those of you residing in North America aware that the earth is leaking down here? I suppose it must be something to do with gravity, but don't you think that might be a more serious problem that even global warming :)
Here are the answers:
Here are the answers:
A slipaway is a short, curved piece of road that allows you
to turn left without going to the corner. If it is longer it is called a slip
road.
Robot is a traffic light
Gyser (pronounced geezer) is a water heater
Petrol is gasoline (expensive here)
Mash is mashed potatoes
Baki is a small truck with a flat, open bed
Braai is a barbeque
Boot is the trunk of the car (also used in England)
Kombi is a taxi. Watch out for those; they drive like idiots!
Panel beater is an auto body repair shop
Energy is calorie count
Biltong is jerky (made from a variety of animals)
Robot is a traffic light
Gyser (pronounced geezer) is a water heater
Petrol is gasoline (expensive here)
Mash is mashed potatoes
Baki is a small truck with a flat, open bed
Braai is a barbeque
Boot is the trunk of the car (also used in England)
Kombi is a taxi. Watch out for those; they drive like idiots!
Panel beater is an auto body repair shop
Energy is calorie count
Biltong is jerky (made from a variety of animals)
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