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How do you say "kangaroo" in German?
das Känguru
In German, "kangaroo" is das Känguru.
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Pronunciation
Kanguru is pronounced kahn-goo-ROO, where the stress falls on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
Neuter noun, das Kanguru. Plural is Kanguruhs. Shortened from English 'kangaroo' in German usage.
Example sentence
Das Kanguru trägt sein Baby in der Bauchtasche.
The kangaroo carries its baby in a pouch.
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How to remember das Känguru
Kanguru is a shortened form of the English 'kangaroo' and is easier to say in German.
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Questions about das Känguru
How do you say "kangaroo" in German?
In German, "kangaroo" is das Känguru. It is a noun.
Is das Känguru masculine or feminine?
Neuter noun, das Kanguru. Plural is Kanguruhs. Shortened from English 'kangaroo' in German usage.
How is das Känguru used in a sentence?
Use das Känguru as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Kanguru trägt sein Baby in der Bauchtasche. (The kangaroo carries its baby in a pouch.).
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