Heidi
Can I call 'Sixth Street' as 'No.6 Street'? The Chinese for it is 第六大街. Thanks!
16 mei 2016 12:34
Antwoorden · 6
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"Sixth Street" would be instantly understandable. No. 6 Street would sound a little strange.
16 mei 2016
I'd go with Sixth Street, if you're talking about the street's name. In terms of No. 6, you would use it when referring to your house number. For example, "Number Six George Street" is what you'd say, when you see "6 George Street". I think this would be standard in British English. In the United States, we'd say only "Six George Street". Hope this helps!
16 mei 2016
The first three posters are correct. Helen, are you wanting answers for American Eng or Brit Eng?
16 mei 2016
No. It's never done that way.
16 mei 2016
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