Key Cultural Landmarks Vocabulary - Little Mermaid Statue

known by a lot of people

a structure or a place that is historically important

the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand

a country in Northern Europe in the Scandinavia

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

a fictional creature that is half woman and half fish, which lives in the sea

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

a sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

someone who makes works of art by carving or shaping stone, wood, clay, metal, etc. into different forms

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

to start or grow to be

having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings

a male royal heir or ruler, typically the son of a king or queen

to think about something that one desires very much

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

a reddish-brown alloy made primarily of copper combined with tin, and often small amounts of zinc, nickel, or other metals, to enhance strength and corrosion resistance

to have a specific weight

used with a number to show that it is not exact

the feeling of being sad and not happy

something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

in every part of the world

to physically harm something

to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

a duplicate copy

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

a country in North America that has 50 states

belonging or relating to Denmark, its people, and language

to resemble a thing or person in appearance