das Meerschweinchen
Translation
guinea pig
Examples
Mein Meerschweinchen frisst gerne Karotten.
My guinea pig likes to eat carrots.
Wir haben zwei Meerschweinchen als Haustiere.
We have two guinea pigs as pets.
Grammar Patterns
to keep ((a guinea pig)) as a pet Many children want to keep a guinea pig as a pet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Cavia (scientific name)
Etymology
From 'Meer' (sea) and 'Schweinchen' (little pig). They were named this because they came from overseas and squeal like pigs.
Memory Tips
To remember the word, picture a little pig ('Schweinchen') that sailed across the sea ('Meer').