Copenhagen

American  

[koh-puhn-hay-guhn, -hah-, koh-puhn-hay-, -hah-] / ˌkoʊ pənˈheɪ gən, -ˈhɑ-, ˈkoʊ pənˌheɪ-, -ˌhɑ- /

noun

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

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Copenhagen British  

/ ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡən, ˈkəʊpənˌheɪ-, -ˈhɑː-, -ˌhɑː- /

noun

1. Danish name: København. 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)

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Copenhagen Cultural  

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

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

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Copenhagen

I recently finished an ice cream in Copenhagen and found myself stumped at the trash bins, wrapper in hand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Spanish newspaper Marca reports that Jesus and Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proenca followed Ronaldo to Copenhagen airport but failed to convince him to stay.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

New research from the University of Copenhagen, conducted in collaboration with NASA, offers a possible explanation.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

Craig Bellamy says he is "hurting" after admitting Denmark were worthy winners against his Wales side in Copenhagen.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

I then returned to Copenhagen to collect my few clothes and to tell Herman about my good luck in being able to become a crystallographer.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson