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How do you say "orangutan" in German?
der Orang-Utan
In German, "orangutan" is der Orang-Utan.
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Pronunciation
Orang-Utan is pronounced oh-RAHNG OO-tahn, with stress on 'rang' and 'tahn' as two separate syllables.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, der Orang-Utan. Plural is Orang-Utans. Hyphenated in German, from Malay origins.
Example sentence
Der Orang-Utan lebt in den Regenwald Südostasiens.
The orangutan lives in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.
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How to remember der Orang-Utan
Orang-Utan is a Malay word meaning 'person of the forest'. The hyphen keeps the two parts connected.
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Questions about der Orang-Utan
How do you say "orangutan" in German?
In German, "orangutan" is der Orang-Utan. It is a noun.
Is der Orang-Utan masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, der Orang-Utan. Plural is Orang-Utans. Hyphenated in German, from Malay origins.
How is der Orang-Utan used in a sentence?
Use der Orang-Utan as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Orang-Utan lebt in den Regenwald Südostasiens. (The orangutan lives in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.).
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