The Ultimate "You Know You're South African When" Top 5
Updated | By Tando Ntunja
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'

#4: 'plaster' vs 'band aid'

#3: 'ag shame' vs 'oh cute'

#2: 'now now' vs 'soon'

#1: 'takkies' vs 'sneakers'

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