Reykjavik Meaning in English

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US

ˈɹeɪkəvɪk/, /ˈɹɛkjəvɪk

RAY-kuh-vik

UK

ˈreɪkjəvɪk

RAYK-yuh-vik

Definition

Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland, located on the island's southwest coast.

Usage & Nuances

'Reykjavik' is always capitalized. Used mainly as a proper noun for the city; not translated into English. Common collocations: 'visit Reykjavik', 'fly to Reykjavik', 'Reykjavik weather'. Sometimes used metonymically to refer to the Icelandic government.

• Spanish: Reikiavik
• Portuguese (BR): Reiquiavique
• Portuguese (PT): Reiquiavique
• Chinese (Simplified): 雷克雅未克
• Chinese (Traditional): 雷克雅未克
• Hindi: रेक्जाविक
• Arabic: ريكيافيك
• Bengali: রেইক্যাভিক
• Russian: Рейкьявик
• Japanese: レイキャビク
• Vietnamese: Reykjavik
• Korean: 레이캬비크
• Turkish: Reykjavik
• Urdu: ریکیاویک
• Indonesian: Reykjavik

Example Sentences

Many tourists visit Reykjavik every year.

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Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland.

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It often snows in Reykjavik during winter.

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Flights to Reykjavik can be expensive during the holiday season.

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I tried fermented shark when I was in Reykjavik—it was a wild experience!

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The music scene in Reykjavik is surprisingly lively for such a small city.

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