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Norwegian Nynorsk
Etymology
Semi-learned borrowing from Danish København, from Old Danish Køpmannæhafn (“Copenhagen”, literally “chapmen’s haven”). Compare Faroese Keypinhavn, Icelandic Kaupinhafn, and Swedish Köpenhamn.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Kjøpenhamn ?
- Copenhagen (the capital city, municipality, and former county of Denmark; official name: København)