Copenhagen

[ koh-puhn-hey-guhn, -hah-, koh-puhn-hey-, -hah- ]

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Denmark, on the eastern coast of Zealand.

Copenhagen

/ -ˈhɑː-; ˈkəʊpənˌheɪ-; ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡən; -ˌhɑː- /

noun

1. the capital of Denmark, a port on Zealand and the Amager Islands on a site inhabited for some 6000 years: exports chiefly agricultural products; iron and steel works; university (1479). Pop: 501 664 (2004 est) Danish nameKøbenhavn

Copenhagen

1. Capital of Denmark and largest city in the country, located in eastern Denmark; the country's chief commercial, industrial, and cultural center.

Notes

Called the “ Paris of the north” because of its similar charm.

Example Sentences

Many families on low incomes live here, priced out of the capital Copenhagen where rents and property prices have soared - leaving some on benefits and others relying on work at the factory.

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“This is an airport for a modern Greenland,” she adds. “l look forward to having a shorter route for Copenhagen, Iceland, or maybe London Heathrow, who knows?”

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Following the interview's publication, the sporting star posted on Instagram on Sunday that he was in Copenhagen with the BBC Sport team covering the World Track Cycling Championships.

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Watch as Great Britain's Josh Charlton wins silver in the men's individual pursuit, as Italy's Jonathan Milan breaks the world record to win gold at the Track Cycling World Championships in Copenhagen.

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Katie Archibald's triumphant return from injury helps Team GB beat Germany by seven seconds to comfortably retain the Women's Team Pursuit title at the Track Cycling World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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