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I like Riyadh.

Hebrew translation: אני אוהב את העיר ריאד

14:56 Apr 17, 2009
English to Hebrew translations [Non-PRO]
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English term or phrase: I like Riyadh.
Riyadh is a city
Abdulrahman
Hebrew translation:אני אוהב את העיר ריאד
Explanation:
this is spoken by a man. I like the city of Riyadh.
In Hebrew you must use the prefix את.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2009-04-17 17:22:34 GMT)
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I meant preposition not prefix.

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Note added at 7 days (2009-04-24 19:56:41 GMT) Post-grading
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I only now saw your question. It is wrong to say אני אוהב את עיר ריאד.
You can say: אני אוהב את ריאד' but then anyone not familiar with the city name, may think it's a person's name. So, I suggest you stick with my original answer.
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Lingopro
Israel
Local time: 10:36
Grading comment
Thank you all.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +1אני אוהב את העיר ריאד
Lingopro


  

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
i like riyadh.
אני אוהב את העיר ריאד


Explanation:
this is spoken by a man. I like the city of Riyadh.
In Hebrew you must use the prefix את.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2009-04-17 17:22:34 GMT)
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I meant preposition not prefix.

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Note added at 7 days (2009-04-24 19:56:41 GMT) Post-grading
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I only now saw your question. It is wrong to say אני אוהב את עיר ריאד.
You can say: אני אוהב את ריאד' but then anyone not familiar with the city name, may think it's a person's name. So, I suggest you stick with my original answer.

Lingopro
Israel
Local time: 10:36
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in HebrewHebrew
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
Thank you all.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Does it sound wrong if I say: אני אוהב את עיר ריאד


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Iris Bat-Or: also about the preposition את which is mandatory here
1 hr
  -> Thanks! And you are right, I meant preposition not prefix... :-)
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