English is spoken around the world, but sometimes British and American speakers use different words for the same thing. Knowing these differences helps you understand movies, books, and conversations better.
| British English (UK) | American English (US) | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | Apartment | شقة |
| Lift | Elevator | مصعد |
| Holiday | Vacation | عطلة |
| Trainers | Sneakers | أحذية رياضية |
| Lorry | Truck | شاحنة |
| Car park | Parking lot | موقف السيارات |
| Sweets | Candy | حلوى |
| Chips | French fries | بطاطس مقلية / رقائق البطاطس |
| Biscuit | Cookie | بسكويت |
| Petrol | Gas / Gasoline | الغاز / البنزين |
| Underground / Tube | Subway | مترو / مترو الأنفاق |
| Shop | Store | محل |
| Rubbish | Trash / Garbage | القمامة |
| Rubbish bin | Trash can | سلة المهملات |
| Rucksack | Backpack | حقيبة الظهر |
| Queue | Line | طابور / الصف |
| Jumper | Sweater | سترة |
| Trousers | Pants | بنطلون |
| Waistcoat | Vest | صدرية |
| Post | بريد | |
| Postman | Mailman | ساعي البريد |
| Chemist | Drugstore / Pharmacy | صيدلية |
| Tap | Faucet | صنبور |
| Toilet | Bathroom / Restroom | الحمام / المرحاض |
| Nappy | Diaper | حفاضات |
| Torch | Flashlight | مصباح يدوي |
| Mobile phone | Cell phone | الهاتف الخلوي |
| Film | Movie | فيلم |
| Cinema | Movie theater | السينما |
| Programme | Program | برنامج |
| Railway | Railroad | السكك الحديدية |
| Motorway | Highway / Freeway | الطريق السريع |
| Flyover | Overpass | جسر علوي |
| Car bonnet | Car hood | غطاء محرك السيارة |
| Car boot | Car trunk | صندوق السيارة |
| Number plate | License plate | لوحة ترخيص |
| Windscreen | Windshield | الزجاج الأمامي |
| Indicator | Turn signal | إشارة الانعطاف |
| Garden | Yard | ساحة |
| Tap water | Faucet water | الصنبور |
| Cooker | Stove | موقد |
| Wardrobe | Closet | خزانة |
| Curtains | Drapes | الستائر |
| Flatmate | Roommate | رفيق السكن |
| Biscuit tin | Cookie jar | جرة البسكويت |
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