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Contraposition Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Hague : the

Why is 'Hague' preceded by the definite article?
  

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Hi "The" is a fixed part of the name The Hague. It's not like you can just add it or leave it out if you wish. Just "Hague" is never used (in English and Dutch alike).

— Prajwalkr

  • Hi "The" is a fixed part of the name The Hague.
  • It's not like you can just add it or leave it out if you wish.
  • Just "Hague" is never used (in English and Dutch alike).
  • Prajwal
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Hi
"The" is a fixed part of the name The Hague. It's not like you can just add it or leave it out if you wish. Just "Hague" is never used (in English and Dutch alike).

Prajwal
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Sorry but I already know. My question is, 'WHY'?
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The Dutch name of the city is "Den Haag" It is literally translated Den = The, Haag = Hague.
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contrapositionSorry but I already know. My question is, 'WHY'?
The answer is 'BECAUSE'!

CJ
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The name originates from the hedge that formed the boundary of the castle's property. The village grew up around the hedge, and that is how the town got its name.
's-Gravenhage (The count's hedge) is the old name for the city.
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