HeyRuaHow to say “kangaroo” in Irish
- Irish:
- cangarú
- English:
- kangaroo
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kang-guh-ROO” /ˌkaŋɡəˈɾuː/
- Plural:
- cangarúnna (kangaroos)
- Genitive singular:
- cangarú, an changarú (e.g. eireaball an changarú, the kangaroo's tail)
- Genitive plural:
- cangarúnna, na gcangarúnna (e.g. eireabaill na gcangarúnna, the kangaroos' tails)
What does “cangarú” mean?
- kangaroo
- A large Australian animal that hops on strong back legs and carries its young in a pouch.Also: roo.
“Cangarú” with the article
The plural of kangaroo in Irish is cangarúnna. Here is cangarú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cangarú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cangarú, the Irish word for kangaroo.
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Kangaroo in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for kangaroo?
The Irish for kangaroo is cangarú (pronounced “kang-guh-ROO”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cangarúnna.
How do you pronounce cangarú in Irish?
Cangarú is said like “kang-guh-ROO” (IPA /ˌkaŋɡəˈɾuː/).
What is the plural of kangaroo in Irish?
The plural of cangarú is cangarúnna; with the article, na cangarúnna means “the kangaroos”. The genitive plural is cangarúnna, as in eireabaill na gcangarúnna (the kangaroos' tails).
Why does cangarú change to changarú or gcangarú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cangarú becomes mo changarú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcangarú (eclipsis).
How do I say 'baby kangaroo' in Irish?
You can say 'cangarú óg' or 'searrach cangarú', though 'cangarú óg' is the simplest.
