Some Slang – TA

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By

John

    December 1, 2008Category: Intermediate, Intermediate

Imagine you are at work in an office. Someone asks you for a pen…

A: Can I please have a pen?

YOU SAY: Sure. Here you are!

C: Ta

What does ‘Ta’ mean?

This is very common slang in Australia and England. It means ‘Thank you’.

Remember – this is not formal English. It is for casual situations only.

Question:

Who would it be ok to use ‘Ta’ with:

A: Your boss

B: Your girlfriend / boyfriend

C: A waitress

Put your answer in the comments!

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Tags: australia, Boss, Casual Situations, England, Girlfriend Boyfriend, Imagine, Slang, Ta, Thank You, Waitress

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4 Comments

1. roberta

   Posted December 1, 2008 at 10:52 AM

   I think it’s ok use it with a girlfriend or boyfriend and
   maybe a waitress,with a boss I guess it is too friendly

   but how is the pronunciation?

   have a nice day

   Reply
2. jane

   Posted December 2, 2008 at 2:16 AM

   I think we can use ” ta” for girlfriend or boyfriend .

   Reply
3. John

   Posted December 2, 2008 at 2:20 AM

   Hi Roberta – ‘Ta’ is pronounced like the word ‘tar’

   Let me know if that is not clear!

   Reply
4. roberta

   Posted December 4, 2008 at 1:25 PM

   Hi John,
   thank you very much for yuor answer it’s clear.
   bye

   Reply

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