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Chisinau

Chisinau

1 7.2
The capital city of Moldova in the middle of the country
  • proper noun
  • /ˈkiːʃɪnaʊ/
: Chisináu
  • The capital city of Moldova, Chisinau, is known for its rich history and vibrant culture.

Examples

  • After a long journey, we finally arrived in Chisinau, eager to experience everything the city has to offer.

  • Many tourists visit Chisinau to explore its beautiful parks and historical landmarks.

  • - There'’s this really cool crafts fair in Chisinau.

    They're Watching (2016)

  • In Chisinau, I interviewed government, inter-governmental, and non-governmental organizations about migration from Moldova.

    Academic text (2006)

  • In Moldova in 2009, young people, frustrated and angry over a collapsing economy and fraying society, gathered in the streets of Chisinau after a rigged election.

    Academic text (2010)

  • I will cycle through the capital city of Chisinau and then cross into a tumultuous territory known as Transnistria - a small land mass sandwiched between Moldova and Ukraine that has broken away from Moldovan rule and operates under its own laws and regulations.

    Blog text (29)

Synonyms

Kishinev
vsChisinau
1 8.9

Former name of Chisinau, the capital city of Moldova

is the current official name used today for the country's capital

Surface Forms

Chisinau main

Etymology

Chisinau probably comes from the Romanian name Chișinău, made of chișla ('spring') and nouă ('new'). So the city's name means 'new spring', which explains why people settled there.