Puzzled by the Australian language? Baffled by Strine in use? Then you may be interested in the Australian Word Map project managed by Auntie (The Australian Broadcasting Commission). Just click here or on the image.The Word Map is mapping Australian regionalisms - words, phrases or expressions used by particular language groups. The project began in 2005 so I'm not sure how active it is now.
A friend emailed me about sanger.
Here is what a search reveals:
- sanger
a sandwich: I had a sanger for lunch.
Contributor's comments: This word is hardly restricted to the region shown thus far - it is well known in Melbourne and Perth (where I have lived).
Contributor's comments: I agree that this term is not restricted to Melbourne and Perth. It is used here in Sydney but usually only in a very casual or slang frame of reference.
Contributor's comments: Sanger is commonly used throughout Australia by members of the Defence Forces.
And avagooday! (you won't find that one in the word map - just say it slowly!)
2 comments:
I adore Peter Temple. I read "Satdee arvo" and I was lost!
Very cool, thanks Kerrie. My brother married an American and lives there - I have great fun introducing my very American nieces to Aussie words so will show them this.
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