little grammar correction

iceman


Joined: 15/08/2008
Posts: 724

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 13:52

I notice this to be a common spelling/pronouncing mistake amongst members.

When referring to the municipality, you use the word "belediyesi"

Now..unless you state the name of the belediye in front (ie Girne Belediyesi) you shouldn't be adding the "i" at the end and just say "belediye"

Adding the "i" sort of changes the meaning...as in,you are referring to the "belediye" of a certain area but missing the name in the sentence.



example:

Direct translation of "Girne Belediyesi" is "Municipality of Girne"

If you were to set up a sentence in English referring to a belediye without the name, would you say "Municipality of" or Municipality?

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 15:35

Thank you iceman, I really appreciate your explanation and I am sure there are many other members who will.







The butlers wife

breezyboy


Joined: 14/05/2007
Posts: 1179

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 15:40

What is the correct pronunciation?

RachB



Joined: 07/05/2010
Posts: 75

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 16:17

I never know how to say it correctly either!

Earlybird


Joined: 28/04/2009
Posts: 816

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 16:37

Thank you, I appreciate that too, never quite sure which was correct.

Sazna


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 1177

Message Posted:
05/08/2010 16:40

bell- eh- dee- eh