Kiwi Speak

I may have moved to an english speaking country, but there are still some new words I've had to learn. I've translated them below:

Kumara: Sweet potato
Capsicum: Pepper
Corriander: Cilantro
Pickles: Gherkins
Courgette: Zuccini
Sitee: Couch
Lounge: Living room
Petrol: Gas
Jandels: Flip  Flops
Togs: Bathing suit
Trainers: Running shoes
Tramping: Hiking
Lollies: Candy
Flashlight: Torch



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