Edinburgh Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈɛdənbɝoʊ/

ED-in-bur-oh

UK

/ˈɛdɪnb(ə)rə/

ED-in-bruh

Definition

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, known for its historic buildings, festivals, and universities.

Usage & Nuances

Proper noun for the city; always capitalized. Pronounced /ˈɛdɪnbərə/ (not spelled like it sounds). Used mainly in geographic, cultural, or travel contexts.

• Spanish: Edimburgo
• Portuguese (BR): Edimburgo
• Portuguese (PT): Edimburgo
• Chinese (Simplified): 爱丁堡
• Chinese (Traditional): 愛丁堡
• Hindi: एडिनबरा
• Arabic: إدنبرة
• Bengali: এডিনব্রা
• Russian: Эдинбург
• Japanese: エディンバラ
• Vietnamese: Edinburgh
• Korean: 에든버러
• Turkish: Edinburgh
• Urdu: ایڈنبرا
• Indonesian: Edinburgh

Example Sentences

I visited Edinburgh last summer.

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Edinburgh is famous for its castle.

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Many students study in Edinburgh.

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Have you ever been to the Edinburgh Festival? Edinburgh gets so lively then!

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I love the old streets of Edinburgh—so much history everywhere you look.

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Flights to Edinburgh are pretty affordable in the winter.

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