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кенгуру

Translation of кенгуру

kangaroo

Meaning of кенгуру

Russian

большое австралийское сумчатое животное, прыгающее на задних лапах

English

a large Australian marsupial with powerful hind legs that moves by jumping

kangaroo

Transcription and pronunciation of кенгуру

кенгуру́

stress on the 3rd syllable

Transcription
[kʲɪnɡʊˈru]
In Latin letters
kenguru

Traps and common mistakes

Много кенгуров or много кенгуру?

много кенгуру

кенгуру = the same form in every case and number

Don't say много кенгуров. The word never changes — много кенгуру.

В зоопарке живут три кенгуру.

Three kangaroos live at the zoo.

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  1. A kangaroo grazes near the bushes.

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    Кенгуру ест траву у кустов.

  2. A small kangaroo peeked out of its mother's pouch.

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    Маленький кенгуру выглянул из сумки матери.

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What does кенгуру mean?

a large Australian marsupial with powerful hind legs that moves by jumping

How do you pronounce кенгуру?

кенгуру is pronounced [kʲɪnɡʊˈru], in Latin letters “kenguru”.

How is кенгуру used in a sentence?

A kangaroo grazes near the bushes. Translation: Кенгуру ест траву у кустов.

Is кенгуру part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

Yes, кенгуру (kangaroo) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is кенгуру part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, кенгуру (kangaroo) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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