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Skopjian just refers to someone from SkopjeI know of two tragic histories in the world- that of Ireland, and that of Macedonia. Both of them have been deprived and tormented. -
Is shiptar offensive?Risto the Great
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No it doesn't in the context that the Greeks use it, they use it as derogatory term for all MacedoniansOriginally posted by Liberator of Makedonija View PostComment
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Why is Shiptar offensive? What would you rather be called?Originally posted by tchaiku View PostComment
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Its like asking which swear word do you prefer me to call you?Originally posted by tchaiku View PostComment
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Yea ... when I read your reply first I was gonna say like no that is not what I meant blah blah. Then I realised that you are right. The power of words is so interesting.Originally posted by Stojacanec View Post
The reason why I asked is that Greeks use the word ''Skopje'' to denounce the Macedonian republic. However they tend use ''FYROM'' more when speaking to a foreigner, so they see ''Skopje'' as a harsher term. That is why I asked.Last edited by tchaiku; 07-30-2017, 03:07 PM.Comment
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Not exactly, we mostly use these terms in Greece. I was abroad speaking to Germans and Italians. I was not using FYROM because I thought they wouldn't understand me.Comment
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Greeks rarely use "Skopje" in English but "FYROM" quite alot. I am pretty sure there are exceptions too for those who call it just Macedonia like you.Last edited by tchaiku; 07-30-2017, 03:30 PM.Comment
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