My city
I was speaking with a foreigner person.
I told him I live in a city called Sangolquí, and he asked me, "what does Sangolquí mean?"
I remained silent. I didn't know why my city is called like that!
But now I know it [Google helped me]
It turns out that the name Sangolquí is formed for two indigenous words:
Sango = Food of the gods & qui = abundance
So, Sangolquí means "Land of the food of the gods" [Or "food of the gods in abundance"].
It was interesting to find out that, now I'm ready to answer if someone ask me that question again.
BTW. That "food of the gods" is corn. Many people cultivates it until today.
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My city
I was speaking with a foreigner person.I told him I live in a city called Sangolquí, and he asked me, "What does Sangolquí mean?"
I remained silent. I didn't know why my city is called like that!
But now I know it, thanks to Google. [Google helped me]
It turns out that the name Sangolquí is formed for from two indigenous words:
Sango = Food of the gods & qui = abundance
So, Sangolquí means "Land of the food of the gods" (or "food of the gods in abundance").
It was interesting to find out that. Now I'm ready to answer if someone asks me that question again.
BTW. That "food of the gods" is corn. Many people still cultivates it until today.
Nicely done. What an interesting story!
* "People" is plural, so many people cultivate (no "s")
* You used the phrase "It turns out that..." perfectly.
* "Foreigner" is correct, but it sounds a little rude. I usually say "someone from [country or region]."
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