The Ultimate "You Know You're South African When" Top 5

The Ultimate "You Know You're South African When" Top 5

We often say these things without giving them too much thought. Yet the world judges us for it. What can we say: we love using the word 'chips' for both potato crisps and potato fries. Sue us. 

Any which way you look at it, we're an odd bunch, but we love it. 


Here's a countdown of our Top 5 South Africanisms from Compare Guru

#5: 'gherkin' vs 'pickle' 

gherkin vs pickle
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#4: 'plaster' vs 'band aid' 

plaster vs band aid
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#3: 'ag shame' vs 'oh cute'

'ag shame' for 'oh cute'
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#2: 'now now' vs 'soon' 

'now now' vs 'soon'
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#1: 'takkies' vs 'sneakers' 

'takkies' vs 'sneakers'
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