copenhagen
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Proper noun:
- The capital and largest city of Denmark: "Copenhagen" is the primary city and administrative center of the Kingdom of Denmark.
- A city located on the island of Zealand: "Copenhagen" is situated on the eastern coast of the island of Zealand (Sjælland) and partly on the island of Amager.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We flew into Copenhagen last night.
- Copenhagen is known for its cycling culture and historic architecture.
- The conference will be held in Copenhagen next spring.
Advanced Usage
- "The Copenhagen interpretation": A foundational theory in quantum mechanics, developed in the 1920s by physicists working in Copenhagen, notably Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg.
- The Copenhagen interpretation remains one of the most widely taught views on quantum theory.
- "The Copenhagen Summit" or "Copenhagen Accord": Often refers to the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) held in the city.
- The Copenhagen Accord was a significant, though controversial, outcome of the 2009 climate talks.
Variants and Related Words
- Copenhagener (noun): A native or inhabitant of Copenhagen.
- As a true Copenhagener, she bikes to work every day.
Synonyms
- København: The Danish name for Copenhagen.
- The sign said 'Velkommen til København'.
Related Phrases and Cultural References
- "Wonderful Copenhagen": A phrase popularized by a song from the 1952 film , often used in tourism.
- The tourism slogan evokes the charm of "Wonderful Copenhagen".
- "The Little Mermaid": A famous statue and tourist attraction in Copenhagen, based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
- No visit to Copenhagen is complete without seeing The Little Mermaid.
Noun
- the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand
- Copenhagen is sometimes called the Paris of the North