Känguru
German edit
Alternative forms edit
- Känguruh (superseded)
Etymology edit
18th century, from English kangooroo, from Guugu Yimidhirr gangurru (“eastern grey kangaroo”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Känguru n (strong, genitive Kängurus, plural Känguru or Kängurus)
Usage notes edit
- The spelling Känguru has been the prescribed spelling since the German spelling reform of 1996 (the Rechtschreibreform). In the affected areas, the previous spelling (Känguruh) is now less common, and may be regarded as a misspelling.
Declension edit
Declension of Känguru [neuter, strong]
Descendants edit
Further reading edit
Luxembourgish edit
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Känguru n (plural Känguruen)