NEW ZEALAND ENGLISH - 5 THINGS YOU WILL DEFINITELY HEAR IN KIWI ENGLISH

Welcome to Kiwi Culture - your guide to New Zealand life and New Zealand language. Today's Kiwi clip shares five things you will definitely find in New Zealand English.

Uptalking is a speech pattern where the voice goes up at the end, similar to asking a question. This occurs even when making statements, which can be confusing for those unfamiliar with it.

"Sweet as" is a popular phrase in New Zealand used to express that things are all good and drama-free. It can mean 'that's cool', 'that's OK', 'you're welcome' or 'no worries'. The phrase stands alone, without the need for comparison to something else.

The sound -ie is added to the end of many nouns in casual conversation, creating words like 'breakkie' for breakfast, 'barbie' for BBQ, and 'veggies' for vegetables. This informal language also includes terms like 'sunnies', 'cuzzies', and even using '-ie' with numbers such as calling a hundred a hundy.

Understanding the Word 'Eh' 'Eh' is a common word in New Zealand English, often used to mean 'right?' or as an expression of surprise. It can also be used by itself to indicate 'pardon?', but it's best used casually with close acquaintances.

Deciphering 'Yeah, Nah' 'Yeah, nah' is a famous phrase in New Zealand English that can mean yes, no, maybe or serve as a polite refusal depending on the context. Its usage adds flow and softens language for politeness.