While there is a distinct local vocabulary -- that I'm only beginning to know -- I had wondered about word use here before I arrived. Because Bermuda is a U.K. Overseas Territory, has strong ties to Canada, and is in close proximity to the USA there is rather a melange of terminology. I expected words like "lorrie" to be spoken when I would use "truck" but that doesn't happen. Just to keep observations, and conversations, interesting -- here are a few I've noticed:
Elevator = elevator or lift
Yield = Give Way
Book Truck = Trolley [carts used in libraries]
Diploma = Leaving Certificate
Obviously, there are many more -- I picked up a small pocket book titled,
"Bermewjan Vurds" that is packed with vocabulary and local expressions. Many of these seem to spin around the bar and drinks and the atmosphere of a couple of colorful authors enjoying their display of local night-life terminology. It is an interesting collection, but the few I listed above are some I've noted in daily conversation. I'll add more from time-to-time as I hear them said.
How a banana grows
Banana Bud and Fruit
How a banana grows ... MORE
Banana bunches after the initial flower
When the wind blows
Yep! He's airborne
Herb Garden
My herb patch will be on the right of these old ruins
Seaweed drift on Elbow Beach
This is the closest beach
About Me
- Bermuda Jim
- Paget, Bermuda
- I moved to Bermuda in January 2008. This blog is to share my observations (whether or not 'accurate') of daily life here, and to share some of the many xperiences I am having with family and friends!
2 comments:
I always find terminology interesting. Even in different parts of the US terminology is different. I grew up in the South and every soft drink was referred to as a coke. When I started working with the military, it was very strange to hear it referred to as a soda or pop - and that to depends on your area of the US.
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