'Straya: Let's talk Aussie - Australian English for Germans - Part 23

"Mate" is an integral part of Aussie slang. Today, more and more women are using it and the tone can vary: Calling someone a "mate" is not necessarily positive. New arrivals should be rather careful: Using it too early can be considered as rude.

Ein "Mate" muss in Australien nicht notwendigerweise ein Freund sein Source: Pixabay

Our language coach Vicki Drozdowski also talks about a common Aussie saying: "Fair shake of the sauce bottle".