Ukraine with definite article?

[colkitto]

If one were to translate "Ukraina" into English, one would come up with
"March", as in the "Welsh marches", "Northern Marches", etc.  The March(es)
sound(s)  v. odd.


>  I still
> remember the 1940s pop song, "Tangerine," in which the gal's name is
> rhymed with "The
> Argentine."

there was also a jingle from the 70's which (Glasgow) Rangers supporters may
remember.

"Transport Stein*
to the Argentine"

*referring to Jock Stein, the very successful Celtic manager, who went on to
manage Scotland's national team

Robert Orr

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