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English
Australian English uses “shops” instead of “store” or
“supermarket” and “grab some supplies” instead of “pick up
some groceries.”
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4. Canadian English: “I’m going to the store to pick up
a few things.”
Similar to American English they may exhibit slight regional
variations in pronunciation and vocabulary.
5. Indian English: “I’m going to the market to buy
some groceries.”
Uses “market” instead of “store” or “supermarket.”
“Groceries” is a common term used for food and household
items in Indian English.
6. Scottish English: “I’m away to the shops to get some
messages.”
Scottish English uses “away to” instead of “heading to” and
“get some messages” instead of “pick up some groceries.”
“Messages” in Scottish English refers to shopping or errands.
7. South African English: “I’m going to the shops to
buy some groceries.”
Similar to British English they may exhibit slight regional
variations in pronunciation and vocabulary.
8. Irish English: “I’m heading to the shop to get a few
bits and bobs.”
Uses “shop” instead of “store” or “supermarket” and “bits
and bobs” instead of “groceries.” “Bits and bobs” is a
common expression in Irish English for various small items.
9. Jamaican English: “Mi a go a di shop fi buy some
tings.”
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