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Soheil1 Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

City

Hi.

Which one is correct?
(The) city of Hamedan
OR
Hamedan city?

Thanks in advance!
  

Top answer

Hi, Depending on the context, both forms are possible. But usually, people would just speak of Hamedan. e g I live in Hamedan.

— Clive

  • Hi, Depending on the context, both forms are possible.
  • But usually, people would just speak of Hamedan.
  • e g I live in Hamedan.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Depending on the context, both forms are possible.
But usually, people would just speak of Hamedan.
eg I live in Hamedan.


Clive
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In the second case, it should be Hamedan City.
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CliveHi,Depending on the context, both forms are possible.But usually, people would just speak of Hamedan.eg I live in Hamedan. Clive
What context?Could you explain more?
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When the name of the country is the same as the name of the capital city, then 'City' officially follows the name.

Eg, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City.

Rover
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Hi,

Here are a few examples.

Some cities have 'city' in their official name. eg Mexico City, as noted above..
New York is often called New York CIty, to distinguish it from Ne w York State.

Now assume that I live in a city called M
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