Different Names for Things

 

Even when the Irish speak English and not Irish they have somethings that have different names.  Here's a list of some things that have different names.

French Fries = Chips

Chips = Crisps

Elevator = Lift

Mom = Mum

Car Truck = Boot

Car Hood = Bonnent

Windshield = Windscreen

Flashlight = Torch

Police = Garda

Parking Lot = Car Park

Rent a Car = Hire a Car
Trash Can = Rubbish Bin
Rain Boots = Wellies

There are also some other differences. 

When I was at the library, I told the librarian "Can I please check this book in".  She had no idea what I was talking about . She said  "check in, do you mean check out?"  I had to tell her that I wanted to return it. 

Also, people call me "Pet".  It is like when people at the store call you "buddy" or "pal".  But, here they call the kids "pet".

They also call groups of young people 'lads'.  They even call groups of girls lads.  There are 30 girl Mercyhurst students but the Irish people call them "lads."

Another funny thing happen with my Uncle Colin.  We were at a restaurant and the waitress brought the food to the table.  She asked him if he wanted more water but he didn't hear it so he said "what's that?"  She looked at him funny and then said "it's the potato and leek soup." Here, they don't say 'what's that?" when they don't hear or understand something.  So, the waitress thought he was asking what the food was.   

The Irish also say "your welcome" or "your very welcome" a lot.  But, they don't mean it like when we say your welcome after someone says thanks.   They say it when you go into a store or someplace.  It means they are happy to have you there.