American reacts to Copenhagen

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[Kennethbairdleth]

Copenhagen is the English name. The real name is København.

[dianabialaskahansen]

The way he is pronouncing it, is because he has Danish as his native language. København is the Danish name for the city and it means Merchants Harbor/Merchants Port, because before it became the capital, it was an important trade hub, and the rest of the city grew around the port, just like many other major cities in the world also grew because they became important trade hubs.

[Jeni]

“The name 'LEGO' is an abbreviation of the two Danish words “leg godt”, meaning “play well”. It's our name and it's our ideal. The LEGO Group was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen. The company has since passed from generation to generation and is to this day still owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family.”

[TheDane]

A related fun fact about the Fahrenheit scale: Daniel Fahrenheit based it off danish astronomer Ole Rømer's temperature scale after meeting with him in Copenhagen. Ole Rømer is a legendary scientist who discovered the speed of light with reasonable accuracy, was involved in building Versailles, and invented the first streetlamps used in Copenhagen. He was also eventually mayor and chief of police in Copenhagen.

[phoenix-xuxj]

I’m a 70-year-old English woman, and I was taught about to the Tivoli Gardens and the little mermaid when I was 8 or 9. I never forgot it.

[tchanback]

I moved to Copenhagen from Texas six years ago and still feel like I'm living in a fairy tale. Danes spell it København so the narrator threw a b in there.

[majamaja]

I lived in Copenhagen one year as a visiting scientist. It was a beautiful experience. I love Denmark.

[kronop]

The lack of advertising, especially light signs is due to that the the city planning office usually will not issue a permit, also too much advertising, billboards and so on, along main roads is kept to a minimum as not to unnecessarily distract drivers, its a road safety thing.

[Doug_Piranha]

He pronounces Copenhagen that way because he is Danish. "København" in Danish. Note: "ø" and "ö" in the Nordic languages ​​are pronounced almost exactly like the vowel in "bird".

[moma]

I live in the north of Germany and Copenhagen is about four hours journey away. I love to visit the city with it's special vibe.

[petragrevstad]

If I was forced to live somewhere else than Sweden, I’d choose Denmark. Just a likable, lovable and beautiful country.

[qualitytraders]

København is pronounced slightly different from English. As a Dutchman from the eastern part of the Netherlands, I can easily feel at home in Denmark, as there are many similarities between the two countries.

[lillia]

I'm Norwegian. And I am enjoying Oslo when I'm there. But I love Copenhagen. It's a beautiful city and well worth lots of visits❤

[olebreinholtchristiansen]

I am Danish, 68 yo, and I have never ever owned a car but bicycles I have had numerous. And I’m still biking every day

[cindz]

I lived in Denmark for a year for work. I have great memories of it! Reserved but chill and friendly character of the people I met!!

[MissFost]

Fun fact, the Queen of Denmark is an Aussie!

[mema]

Your most redeeming feature (from what we see here) Ryan is that you are engaged, interested and open minded. Something that more people should be, but seems like Americans are some of the worst at not being. So well done you

[Mangeosaurus]

My daughter and I went to Copenhagen at Christmas, it's even more magical, especially Tivoli Gardens. I can't recommend it enough. Also it's only a short 30min train ride over to Malmö Sweden for a day out.

[GTsoopfox]

6:00 And the "C" stands for Correct (:

[randikaldau]

Dang, I just got the notification that you had posted this video, and as soon as I read the title, my brain immediately went, "I need to watch this NOW!!!"

ETA: Btw, thank you for doing a video about Copenhagen. I don't live in Copenhagen (nor was I born there) but I am a Dane and live in Denmark and this honestly warmed my heart. Thank you so much, Ryan