Bloodsong

Glossary

Australia and New Zealand

Journos – Journalists

Rando - random person

Yeah nah – no

Keen as - eager, enthusiastic

Bench – counter

Mobile phone - cell phone

My shout - My treat

Bonnet - Hood of the car

Te Reo Māori - Native language of Aotearoa (New Zealand)

Ponaumu - Green stone

Too easy - no worries

Doona - blanket/duvet

Italian

Amico - friend

Cantante – Singer

Vita mia - my life

Mi amore - my love

Ti amo - I love you

Stronzo - fool/idiot

Il mio piccolo cantante - my little singer

Sei mio. - You’re mine.

Merda! - Shit!

Vampiro Veneziano - The Vampire of Venice

Te Reo

Kia ora - Hello, or Thank you.

Tēnā koe– Hello (to one person) or thank you. It is considered more formal than Kia ora.