イギリス英語・アメリカ英語の単語比較

イギリス英語になかなか親しむ機会がないまま英国人の会話やインタビューを聞いていますと、知らない単語ばかり..なんて事もあります。
アメリカ英語なら何を言っているのか理解出来る事が多いので、今回は様々な言葉を並べ比べてみました。
数えだしたらキリがないですが今回は頻出ワードパート１です！

Let's take a look!

British words not used in the USA

 

There are many differences between British and American English. Why not try to learn a few of these and use them when speaking to both British and American people with this quiz.

 

What are these common British English words in American English.

 

Q 1) Can you go to the shops and buy me an aubergine and a courgette please?

 

Q 2) After you get the messages can you make me a cuppa please?

 

UK                   USA                 Meaning

Aubergine                       Eggplant

Courgette                        Zucchini

Crisps                              Potato chips

Cuppa                              Cup of tea

Chips                               French fries

 

Lorry                                Truck                               　　　Heavy vehicle to transport goods

Bloke                               Guy                                  　　　A man

Bobby                              Cop                                   　　　A police man

Brolly                               Umbrella

Bureau de change         Currency exchange

Butty                               Sandwich

Cagoule                           Windbreaker                  　　　A coat worn in bad weather

Cash Point                      Automated teller machine                      ATM

Chemist                           Drug store

Chinwag                         Chat

Clingfilm                         Saran wrap

Cooker                             Stove

Child Minder                 Baby sitter

Cobblers                          Shoe repair store

Compère                          Master of ceremonies

Courgette                        Zucchini

Crisps                              Potato Chips

Doddle                             When something is easy

Dosh                                 Money

Drink-Driving                Driving under the influence

Flat                                  Apartment