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Old 05-26-10, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Ken Roberts
Because.

Why do the local residents say "Zürich", while for non-local Italians it is "Zurigo"?
? Genève - - > "Ginevra" in Italian?
? London - - > "Londra" in Italian?

More importantly, the divinely-given beautiful correct pronunciation for the two-wheeled vehicle we love to ride is:
"le vélo"

If Italian-speakers refuse to respect God's correct pronunciation there, why should contributors to this forum show any respect for Italian names for cities?

Ken

I heard all the bad about the citizen of my country, and really I agreed to everything... but I never read about the competition Italians Vs God. Surely I'll go to study the matter.
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