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| US words Vs. UK words in spoken English lesson 22 |
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eggplant US Vs. aubergine UK examples
Some examples showcasing the difference between the term used for the vegetable known as "eggplant" in the United States and "aubergine" in the United Kingdom:
1. US: "I'm planning to make eggplant Parmesan for dinner tonight."
UK: "I'm planning to make aubergine Parmesan for dinner tonight."
2. US: "Do you prefer grilled eggplant or roasted eggplant in your salad?"
UK: "Do you prefer grilled aubergine or roasted aubergine in your salad?"
3. US: "The grocery store had a sale on eggplants, so I bought a few to make ratatouille."
UK: "The grocery store had a sale on aubergines, so I bought a few to make ratatouille."
4. US: "I've never tried eggplant before. What does it taste like?"
UK: "I've never tried aubergine before. What does it taste like?"
5. US: "Could you pick up some eggplant from the store on your way home?"
UK: "Could you pick up some aubergine from the shop on your way home?"