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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."
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_____'s medieval Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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.

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