'Kyiv' or 'Kiev' — Here's why the difference is political | CBC News
WEBMar 4, 2022 · The way you say Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, is significant and can even be interpreted as a political statement. Here’s how to pronounce it. As Russian forces continue to attack Ukraine's...
How to pronounce and spell ‘Kyiv’, and why it matters
WEBFeb 25, 2022 · The short answer is simple: Ukrainians call their capital “Kyiv” (kee-yiv), the spelling, a transliteration of the Ukrainian Київ. The Russian version is “Kiev” (kee-yev).
How do you pronounce Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine? : NPR
WEBJan 25, 2022 · Kyiv not Kiev. KEE-eve not KEE-yev. Hat tip: @michelekelemen @wexler_m #Kyiv #Ukraine. — Mary Louise Kelly (@NPRKelly) January 24, 2022. "Kiev" comes from Russian, and Ukraine has been...
Kyiv or Kiev? Why the Ukraine capital's name change matters to …
WEBReporter. February 25, 2022 9:06 am. The Ukrainian capital of Kyiv is being bombarded with rocket strikes, as Russia continues its offensive against its Eastern European neighbour.
Kyiv or Kiev? Why the spellings of Ukrainian cities matter - USA TODAY
WEBApr 13, 2022 · Ukraine. Add Topic. 'We want to use our own names': Language experts explain importance of Ukrainian cities' spellings. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sparked questions over why Ukrainian...
Kyiv or Kiev? Why people disagree about how to pronounce the …
WEBJan 25, 2022 · By Jerome Socolovsky. Published January 25, 2022 at 10:11 AM PST. This story was published more than 2 years ago. Snow covers Kyiv's city center in December. What's the correct way for U.S....
Kiev, Kyiv, How Do You Pronounce (and Spell) It?
WEBNov 13, 2019 · By Karen Zraick. Published Nov. 13, 2019 Updated Jan. 25, 2022. 2022 update: Here’s a bit more on how to pronounce Kyiv. Note: Days after this article was published, The New York Times changed...
Kyiv or Kiev? Why people disagree about how to pronounce the …
WEBPublished January 25, 2022 at 11:11 AM MST. Efrem Lukatsky. / AP. Snow covers Kyiv's city center in December. What's the correct way for U.S. journalists to call a foreign city — by its English name if it has one, like Rome, Damascus or Mexico City, or by its name in the local language?
How do you say Kyiv? : NPR Public Editor : NPR
WEBFeb 25, 2022 · On Jan. 24, NPR Managing Editor Terry Samuel sent an email to the newsroom with the directive to say "KEE- eev," the Ukrainian pronunciation of Kyiv, instead of the Russian pronunciation,...
Kiev or Kyiv? The politics behind a war-torn name - The Telegraph
WEBFeb 24, 2022 · “Kyiv is a transliteration from the letters of the Ukrainian alphabet, whereas Kiev is a transliteration from the Russian,” he explains. “It’s normal practice – as well as correct – to follow...
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