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Tallinn
TAH-lihn
Tallinn (name) means the capital city of Estonia. Example: “Tallinn's medieval Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site.”
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The capital city of Estonia.
"Tallinn's medieval Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site."
"Tallinn – a staunch supporter of Ukraine – has requested consultations under Nato’s article four, which allows members to meet with allies if their security is threatened."
— Luke Harding, German jets scrambled after Russian military plane flies over Baltic Sea (2025)
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Etymology
From Estonian, likely combining an old word for "Denmark" with linn, meaning "town" or originally "castle."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Tallinn” mean?
The word “Tallinn” means the capital city of Estonia.
How do you pronounce “Tallinn”?
“Tallinn” is pronounced TAH-lihn (/ˈtɑːlɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tallinn” in a sentence?
Here is “Tallinn” used in a sentence: “Tallinn's medieval Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site.”
What part of speech is “Tallinn”?
“Tallinn” is a name.
