der Orang
Translation
orangutan
Examples
Der Orang kletterte auf den Baum.
The orangutan climbed the tree.
Orangs leben in den Regenwäldern Asiens.
Orangutans live in the rainforests of Asia.
Grammar Patterns
auf einen Baum klettern to climb a tree The orangutan climbed the tree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Affe (ape/monkey), Gorilla, Schimpanse (chimpanzee)
Etymology
From Malay 'orang hutan', meaning 'person of the forest'. 'Orang' means 'person' and 'hutan' means 'forest'.
Memory Tips
Remember the Malay origin: 'person of the forest'. This helps recall their intelligence and habitat.