Helsinki
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- proper noun
- /hɛlˈsɪŋki/
- Helsinki is wonderful this time of year, isn't it?
- Helsinki, Finland
- University of Helsinki
- conference in Helsinki
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- So Trump's in Helsinki with his buddy Vlad.
- But if you come to Midsummer night to Helsinki, you'll think that it's it's it's empty.
- Who is he's a paperboy from Helsinki, right?
- And then they gave signed affidavits to diplomats in Helsinki.
- Tokyo to Helsinki and well, these tours, the venues aren't the biggest, you know.
- He's an extraordinarily prolific and widely published author whose work has taken him from Houston to Helsinki and Helsinki to Shanghai.
- I'm sorry, Helsinki, to meet with Vladimir Putin.
- I've always thought that ever since the Helsinki situation, I've always thought they have something on this guy.
Examples
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He's joining us from Helsinki today and he is Vice President of IoT at ARM.
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Every summer, tourists flock to Helsinki to experience its beautiful parks and waterfront.
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I am standing at the ticket window in Helsinki railroad station.
Fiction book (2002) -
You know, Helsinki's a lot smaller than I thought it would be.
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As European capitals go, Helsinki was a very young town.
Fiction book (1996) -
After an absence of over six months, Herman is in Helsinki again.
Academic text (1999) -
Finland's eventual association with the European Community will come about, a goal toward which Helsinki proceeds with careful deliberation.
Academic text (1992) -
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is known for its stunning architecture and vibrant culture.
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Helsinki hosted the World Design Capital in 2012, showcasing its influence in design and innovation.
Synonyms
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The Swedish name for Helsinki, the capital of Finland
Surface Forms
Etymology
Helsinki comes from the older Swedish name Helsingfors, which joins Helsinge (the name of the local area) and fors meaning 'rapids'. So the name originally pointed to the river rapids and the town's port, and over time it became the name of Finland's capital.