Tuesday, August 21, 2007

No gat bia


This bia (beer) store was closed when I came past the other day. So I am wondering if this sign is a little misleading!!!!

In PNG if you have had too much of the amber fluid – or any other colour for that matter – they say “Em i spak tomas.” which means “He is drinking too much or He is drunk.”

Saying someone is “spaked” (pronounced sparked) sounds so much more descriptive doesn’t it?

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10 comments:

  1. TomAugust 21, 2007 at 7:14 AM

    I've been well 'sparked' many a time, love the colours on the shop.

    By The Way: How's your daughter doing now? Hope she's feeling better

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  2. JulesAugust 21, 2007 at 7:28 AM

    Thanks Tom - she is much better. So nice of you to ask!!!!

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  3. Tara's TalkAugust 21, 2007 at 8:56 AM

    Hi Jules! I have been looking at your photos! I just found your blog! Great pics! Glad to hear your daughter is feeling better;)
    ~~Tara

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  4. CaBaCuRlAugust 21, 2007 at 4:07 PM

    A new euphemism to add to the list...tanked,legless,blotto,ripe,s**t-faced,and now, spaked.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 21, 2007 at 7:56 PM

    Yes, sparked,is a good term. I seen them around here sometimes but not like world war two days.

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  6. ChuckeroonAugust 21, 2007 at 8:12 PM

    Tks for posting up the pigin translations...I love it.

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  7. Steve BuserAugust 21, 2007 at 9:47 PM

    Jules, I'm loving the introduction to the language there. Keep up the good work.

    --steve buser
    New Orleans Daily Photo

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  8. • Eliane •August 21, 2007 at 10:24 PM

    Round da clock - sounds just like here! I like the language lessons.

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  9. M.BenautAugust 22, 2007 at 1:47 AM

    When the shop opens we will rocka rounda clocka.
    That's close to a national disaster having the bia shop closed.

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  10. JulesAugust 22, 2007 at 5:41 AM

    Glad you are enjoying the language - I'm not an expert but have lots more to share with you on future posts!!!

    Lukim yu bihain (see you later)

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