How to correctly spell Halloween in Ukrainian

shkola.obozrevatel.com (Russian)

The correct Ukrainian spelling for Halloween is "Геловін," not "Хеловін" or "Хеллоуін." Editor Olha Vasylieva explained that the English "h" sound is typically rendered as "г" in Ukrainian, and double consonants are usually simplified in foreign loanwords. This clarification addresses common variations in spelling and pronunciation of the holiday's name in Ukrainian, emphasizing the established linguistic rule.


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