British vs American terms
#1
British vs American terms
Even thought we speak the same language there seems to be many different terms for similar items. I thought A thread on translations would benefit both sides. Here goes;
British / American
Earth ( point ) = Ground
binnacle = instrument cluster ?
bloke = dude ?
bonnet = hood
bottom sump = oil pan
brake disc = brake rotor
change out = replace
Lass = Girl
roundabout = traffic circle
Lighting, will need your help here
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British / American
Earth ( point ) = Ground
binnacle = instrument cluster ?
bloke = dude ?
bonnet = hood
bottom sump = oil pan
brake disc = brake rotor
change out = replace
Lass = Girl
roundabout = traffic circle
Lighting, will need your help here
Bait
#2
RE: British vs American terms
Yes, I am trying to think of some as well, I do find it strange the differences between the two countries, even though we are suppose to be both speaking english.
The bloke one, nope we are still blokes here too, thought it was the USA that was dude..
We also have
Lass = Girl
If anyone gets puzzled by any tech word I use, post here and ask, one of us will be able to translate it back.
The bloke one, nope we are still blokes here too, thought it was the USA that was dude..
We also have
Lass = Girl
If anyone gets puzzled by any tech word I use, post here and ask, one of us will be able to translate it back.
#5
RE: British vs American terms
I can't believe you lot don't have roundabouts!
I've never heard anyone call a sump a 'bottom sump' either, its just a sump.
Only in Northern England do they call a girl a lass, you'd be surprised at how many accents and language dialects are in the UK.
I'd be mightily impressed with any American who could hold a conversation with a Georgie (pronounced 'jor-di').
I've never heard anyone call a sump a 'bottom sump' either, its just a sump.
Only in Northern England do they call a girl a lass, you'd be surprised at how many accents and language dialects are in the UK.
I'd be mightily impressed with any American who could hold a conversation with a Georgie (pronounced 'jor-di').
#6
RE: British vs American terms
ORIGINAL: HAMROVER
I can't believe you lot don't have roundabouts!
I've never heard anyone call a sump a 'bottom sump' either, its just a sump.
Only in Northern England do they call a girl a lass, you'd be surprised at how many accents and language dialects are in the UK.
I'd be mightily impressed with any American who could hold a conversation with a Georgie (pronounced 'jor-di').
I can't believe you lot don't have roundabouts!
I've never heard anyone call a sump a 'bottom sump' either, its just a sump.
Only in Northern England do they call a girl a lass, you'd be surprised at how many accents and language dialects are in the UK.
I'd be mightily impressed with any American who could hold a conversation with a Georgie (pronounced 'jor-di').
Cheers!!
#7
#8
RE: British vs American terms
roundabout, not limited by the number of intersections, (we can have them on three roads or more)
They come in different forms too, we have the mini roundabout, which is a small bump in the middle of the intersection, which you have to drive around, but is low hieght so the Heavy Goods Vehicles can drive over them, due to turning space provided, also Land Rovers can drive over them without any problems, though in a normal car you feel the bump as you go over.
We have roundabouts everywhere here, never heard of it called a traffic circle though...
They come in different forms too, we have the mini roundabout, which is a small bump in the middle of the intersection, which you have to drive around, but is low hieght so the Heavy Goods Vehicles can drive over them, due to turning space provided, also Land Rovers can drive over them without any problems, though in a normal car you feel the bump as you go over.
We have roundabouts everywhere here, never heard of it called a traffic circle though...
#9
RE: British vs American terms
ORIGINAL: Bait
round about = traffic circle ?
A traffic circle in the States is the intersection of 5 or more roads. They create A circle so drivers can drive around the circle until the road they want to take comes up.
The same ?
round about = traffic circle ?
A traffic circle in the States is the intersection of 5 or more roads. They create A circle so drivers can drive around the circle until the road they want to take comes up.
The same ?
#10