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Topic: Romanian

"Maria locuiește la periferia capitalei."

Translation:Mary lives at the outskirts of the capital.

1 year ago

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https://www.duolingo.com/efalc
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How about "on the edge of the capital" ? I think in English this is said often as well - with the same meaning.

1 year ago
https://www.duolingo.com/KevinSmith777042
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I am English and just answered edge, knowing what the periphery is as it is also a word in English!

11 months ago
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Seriously, why isn't "periphery" accepted?

6 months ago
https://www.duolingo.com/Pickle1116
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I would say suburbs are outskirts, yes. Also we say "in the suburbs" but "on the outskirts".

11 months ago
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Not necessarily, some outskirts are rural areas not suburbs.

3 months ago
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In English, we say "on the outskirts," not "at the outskirts."

3 months ago
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"Just outside the capital"?

11 months ago
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