Vocabulary
なんでやねん
Why?
Say this when you're surprised or confused.
めっちゃ
Very
Use it to say something is very much.
あかん
Not good
Say this when something is not okay.
ほんま
Really
Say this when you’re surprised or want to confirm.
ちゃう
Wrong / Not right
Say this when something is wrong.
せやな
【Members Only】That's right / I agree
Use this when agreeing with someone.
なんぼ
【Members Only】How much
Ask about the price or amount.
ややこしい
【Members Only】Complicated / Confusing
Say this when something is confusing.
しんどい
【Members Only】Tired / Exhausted
Say this when you're tired.
なんや
【Members Only】What? / What's that?
Say this when surprised or asking 'What?'.
どない
【Members Only】How / What should I do
Use it when asking how to do something.
かなん
【Members Only】Annoying / Troublesome
Say this when something is annoying or frustrating.
いけず
【Members Only】Mean / Cold-hearted
Say this when someone is being mean or cold.
ちゃっちゃと
【Members Only】Quickly / Immediately
Use it to tell someone to hurry up.
ほな
【Members Only】Well then / See you
Say this when ending a conversation or leaving.
まう
【Paid Members Only】End up doing (something)
Use this when you did something unintentionally.
ごっつ
【Paid Members Only】Very / Extremely
Use it to emphasize something.
べっぴん
【Paid Members Only】Beautiful woman
Say this when complimenting a woman's looks.
ぎょうさん
【Paid Members Only】A lot / Many
Use it when there's a lot of something.
はよ
【Paid Members Only】Hurry / Quickly
Use this when telling someone to hurry.
どつく
【Paid Members Only】To hit / To punch (rough speech)
Used when referring to rough physical reactions.
やかましい
【Paid Members Only】Noisy / Annoying
Say this when something or someone is noisy.
しもた
【Paid Members Only】Oops / I messed up
Say this when you make a mistake.
あんじょう
【Paid Members Only】Skillfully / Properly
Use it to say something went well.
こすい
【Paid Members Only】Sneaky / Cheap
Say this when someone is acting unfair.
せやけど
【Paid Members Only】But / However
Use this to express contrast or opposition.
ええ
【Paid Members Only】Good / Nice
Say this to praise something or give approval.
めばちこ
【Paid Members Only】Stye / Eye infection
Use this when you have an eye infection.
おもろい
【Paid Members Only】Funny / Interesting
Say this when you find something funny or interesting.
あらへん
【Paid Members Only】Doesn’t exist / There isn’t
Use this to say something doesn't exist.
おおきに
【Paid Members Only】Thank you
Use this to say thank you.
ほかす
【Paid Members Only】Throw away / Get rid of
Use this when you want to throw something away.
なんでや
【Paid Members Only】Why
Use this to ask why or when you’re surprised.
あかんやろ
【Paid Members Only】That's not okay / You shouldn't
Say this to strongly disapprove something.
どや
【Paid Members Only】How about that? / Pretty good, huh?
Use this when showing off or confirming proudly.
わや
【Paid Members Only】Chaotic / Messed up
Use this when things are a mess.
ちゃうやん
【Paid Members Only】That’s not it / You’re wrong
Use this when pointing out something is wrong.
やん
【Paid Members Only】Isn’t it? / Right?
Use this to ask for agreement or emphasize something.
よーさん
【Paid Members Only】A lot / Many
Use this to describe something numerous.
ごっつい
【Paid Members Only】Very / Tremendous
Use this to strongly emphasize something.
てれこ
【Paid Members Only】Swapped / Mixed up
Use this when things are mixed up or reversed.
いらち
【Paid Members Only】Impatient / Short-tempered
Use this to describe someone who is restless or hasty.
あて
【Paid Members Only】Snack with alcohol / Appetizer
Use this when talking about food served with drinks.
あほやな
【Paid Members Only】You’re silly / Foolish
Say this when someone does something silly or foolish.
なんぎ
【Paid Members Only】Tough / Troublesome
Use this to express something is hard or annoying.
さら
【Paid Members Only】Brand new / Unused
Use this to describe something new or unused.
ちゃうちゃう
【Paid Members Only】No no / That’s not it
Use this to say 'no no!' strongly.
なんやそれ
【Paid Members Only】What’s that?! / What do you mean?
Use this to react to something strange or unexpected.
かまへん
【Paid Members Only】I don't mind / It’s okay
Use this to say you’re okay with something.
まるもうけ
【Paid Members Only】Big win / Full profit
Say this when you get a big gain or benefit.
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