Do they use mate in New Zealand?

‘ The phrase ‘Good on ya, mate’ was popularised by a series of commercials for the New Zealand beer Speight’s. It means ‘well done’ or ‘I approve’. The word ‘mate’ is like ‘bro’ in that it is used mostly by males to describe other males even if they’ve never met them before, except ‘mate’ is more used by white guys.

Which country says mate?

1. Cheers, mate! Common in many parts of the UK and Australia, ‘mate’ is a friendly way to address a person informally.

Who says mate the most?

The word “mate” is very common in Australian and British English and can help you sound a lot more natural when speaking Englsih in these places. Although it’s not used in American English, it is understood by English speakers all over the world.

Are Australian and New Zealand accents the same?

Difference Between New Zealand and Australian Accents The main difference between the two accents is vowel pronunciation. Australian vowels are drawn out while New Zealanders switch such vowels as ‘I’ for something like a ‘u’. An example is pronouncing “fush instead of fish”.

How do Kiwis say “Mate”?

Kiwis say “mate”, but their usage is halfway between English and Australian usage. I made contact last month via LinkedIn with an old friend in NZ whom I haven’t seen for years. His reply started “Hey mate, how’s life treating you?”. So in NZ the word is still in common usage, especially among older white guys.

Is the word “mate” ever used in New Zealand?

On authority of my Kiwi husband, he says that the word “mate” is never uttered in New Zealand in the drawn out way it is sometimes said in Australia. The word itself is used less regularly than Australians would use it.

What do Kiwis and Aussies have in common?

But the most obvious thing the two countries share is their language (and New Zealand-born Australian Russell Crowe). However, the way Kiwis – the nickname they gave themselves after the country’s small, flightless bird – and Aussies speak can vary wildly.

Why do people say Mate in Australia?

People of from London and the South East say mate. This is how it entered Australian English via the convicts form this area. Mate seems to be said all of Australia. So Australia has a population of 25 Million.

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