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« on: September 26, 2007, 03:58:33 AM » |
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could you please tell me about " downtown "? and explain it correctly. thank you in advance ...............  |
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rachada
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« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2007, 04:19:33 AM » |
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Downtown = City Center
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« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2007, 11:00:58 PM » |
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Hi makara,
Downtown I think it is an american word refers to city area, zone or like rachada said city center. This is where economic, politic, religious activities take place.
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« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2007, 02:20:49 AM » |
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We do use it sometimes in British English too- people say 'I'm going downtown'.  |
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« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2007, 10:14:36 AM » |
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How about "uptown" like in "uptown girl"?
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« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2007, 08:04:49 PM » |
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I haven't heard 'uptown' used in British English.
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« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2007, 08:05:54 PM » |
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That's interesting but i have no ideas as i never pay attention to the word.
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« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2007, 11:01:47 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2007, 11:33:45 PM » |
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How about "uptown" like in "uptown girl"?
"Uptown girl, she's been living in her white bread world." Ahh, it's an English song by West Life, a group of American singers. So, is it American English?  |
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« Reply #9 on: December 26, 2007, 11:44:19 PM » |
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I have no idea. I personally never hear anyone use it in general conversation. "Downtown" is a popular term used for commercial and business zone of a city.
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« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2007, 01:48:41 AM » |
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"Uptown girl, she's been living in her white bread world." Ahh, it's an English song by West Life, a group of American singers. So, is it American English? No, they're Iris singers. So, does it mean the word "uptown" is used in Ireland? |
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« Reply #11 on: December 30, 2007, 08:16:04 PM » |
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"Uptown girl, she's been living in her white bread world." Ahh, it's an English song by West Life, a group of American singers. So, is it American English? No, they're Iris singers. So, does it mean the word "uptown" is used in Ireland? Oh, I'm not sure. Though they are Irish singers, I think they sing the song in an American context , because the girl in the song they sing for is a famous model in the USA. |
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« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2007, 10:57:23 PM » |
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"Uptown girl, she's been living in her white bread world." Ahh, it's an English song by West Life, a group of American singers. So, is it American English? No, they're Iris singers. So, does it mean the word "uptown" is used in Ireland? Oh, I'm not sure. Though they are Irish singers, I think they sing the song in an American context , because the girl in the song they sing for is a famous model in the USA. Whatever... Anyway, the question is what "uptown" really means. |
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« Reply #13 on: December 31, 2007, 12:03:55 AM » |
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If we talk about 'Uptown girl' it surely mean: rich female.. I got no idea too 
"Uptown girl, she's been living in her white bread world."
Whatever...
Anyway, the question is what "uptown" really means.
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