Topic: Romanian

"Maria locuiește la periferia capitalei."

Translation:Mary lives on the periphery of the capital.

December 24, 2016

7 Comments

https://www.duolingo.com/Pickle1116

    I would say suburbs are outskirts, yes. Also we say "in the suburbs" but "on the outskirts".

    August 19, 2017
    https://www.duolingo.com/mckara
    • 366

    Not necessarily, some outskirts are rural areas not suburbs.

    April 21, 2018
    https://www.duolingo.com/mckara
    • 366

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

    April 21, 2018
    https://www.duolingo.com/efalc

      How about "on the edge of the capital" ? I think in English this is said often as well - with the same meaning.

      April 17, 2017
      https://www.duolingo.com/KevinSmith777042
      • 2

      I am English and just answered edge, knowing what the periphery is as it is also a word in English!

      September 16, 2017
      https://www.duolingo.com/CameronNed
      • 15

      Seriously, why isn't "periphery" accepted?

      February 13, 2018
      https://www.duolingo.com/Pickle1116

        "Just outside the capital"?

        August 19, 2017
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