Derry Meaning in English

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التعريف

'Derry' is the common, informal name for the city officially called 'Londonderry' in Northern Ireland. It is used mostly by local residents and in informal contexts.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Using 'Derry' can be politically sensitive; those from nationalist communities usually say 'Derry', while unionists prefer 'Londonderry'. In formal writing or government contexts, 'Londonderry' is standard. Common in local speech and informal writing.

• Spanish: Derry (nombre propio) - Londonderry (nombre oficial de la ciudad)
• Portuguese (BR): Derry (nome próprio) - Londonderry (nome oficial da cidade)
• Portuguese (PT): Derry (nome próprio) - Londonderry (nome oficial da cidade)
• Chinese (Simplified): 德里（英国北爱尔兰城市，正式名为伦敦德里）
• Chinese (Traditional): 德里（英國北愛爾蘭城市，正式名為倫敦德里）
• Hindi: डेरी (उत्तरी आयरलैंड के शहर का नाम, अधिकारिक रूप से लंडनडेरी)
• Arabic: ديري (اسم مدينة في أيرلندا الشمالية، الاسم الرسمي لندنديري)
• Bengali: ডেরি
• Russian: Дерри
• Japanese: デリー
• Vietnamese: Derry
• Korean: 데리
• Turkish: Derry
• Urdu: ڈیری
• Indonesian: Derry

جمل نموذجية

There's a big debate about whether to call it Derry or Londonderry.

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I want to visit Derry next summer.

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Derry is in Northern Ireland.

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Many people call the city Derry.

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Locals prefer saying Derry instead of Londonderry.

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My friend grew up in Derry and loves talking about its history.

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