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Johnny Bench
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Johnny Bench asked in TravelEurope (Continental)Denmark · 5 years ago

Why is the English name of the Danish capital called Copenhagen and not Copenhaven when the Danish name translates to "merchants harbour"?

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  • Chris H
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    With your reasoning, the English name for Copenhagen should be Cobenhaven.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Because it isn't a literal translation. English names of foreign places rarely are.

  • SSP Bowl Dude
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    English used the low German name.

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