「やばいリンガル」 Tea
| Pronunciation | /tiː/ (ティー) |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | noun |
| English Definition |
In many Australian households, 'tea' refers to the evening meal (dinner), not the beverage. |
| Japanese Translation |
夕食（お茶ではなく『晩ごはん』の意味） |
| Japanese Explanation |
特に労働者階級や地方の家庭でよく使われる。「what's for tea tonight?」は「今夜の晩ごはんは何？」という意味。 |
Origin
Regional/class-based British-derived usage where 'tea' historically referred to the evening meal.
Related Words
Teaは英語圏、特にイギリスでは毎日の習慣であるが、オージー英語では若干形が異なる。どのように異なるのか見てみよう。
Drinking tea is a custom throughout the English-speaking world, particularly in Britain, but Strine gives it a slightly different taste compared to other countries, especially because tea is eaten. Keep reading to find out more.
| Tea | |
| 日本語の意味 Meaning in Japanese | 紅茶。お茶。 Kocha, ocha. |
| 米・英語の意味 Meaning in U.S./British English | Tea, a beverage made from leaves and drunk either hot or cold. National drink of Britain. |
| だけどオージー英語では、、、 But the meaning in Strine is.... | （上記の意味の上に）夕食のこと (As well as the above meaning) The evening meal. Dinner, supper. |