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kangaroo in German

kangaroo in German is Känguru, Känguruh — kangaroo means a large Australian marsupial with powerful hind legs built for hopping and a long, thick tail used for balance.

kangaroo in German

Känguru
noun
A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia. [from 18th c.]
Känguruh
noun
A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia. [from 18th c.]

What does "kangaroo" mean?

  1. noun A large Australian marsupial with powerful hind legs built for hopping and a long, thick tail used for balance.
    "A kangaroo can cover several metres in a single bound."
  2. noun A hooded jacket with a large front pouch pocket, similar to a kangaroo’s pouch.
    "He pulled on a kangaroo jacket before heading out into the cold."
  3. adj Describing a court, trial, or process that only pretends to be fair, with the outcome already decided in advance.
    "Critics called the tribunal a kangaroo court with no real chance of acquittal."

kangaroo in a sentence

  • A kangaroo can cover several metres in a single bound.
  • Kangaroos are usually most active at dawn and dusk.
  • He pulled on a kangaroo jacket before heading out into the cold.
  • Critics called the tribunal a kangaroo court with no real chance of acquittal.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "kangaroo" in German?

"kangaroo" in German is Känguru, Känguruh. kangaroo means: A large Australian marsupial with powerful hind legs built for hopping and a long, thick tail used for balance.

How do you use "kangaroo" in a sentence?

Example: "A kangaroo can cover several metres in a single bound." In German, "kangaroo" is Känguru, Känguruh.

Are there other ways to say "kangaroo" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "kangaroo": Känguru, Känguruh.

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