die Rennmaus
Translation
gerbil
Examples
Meine Rennmaus liebt Sonnenblumenkerne.
My gerbil loves sunflower seeds.
Rennmäuse sind beliebte Haustiere.
Gerbils are popular pets.
Grammar Patterns
((a gerbil)) to have We have a gerbil as a pet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gerbil; Other animals: Hamster, Meerschweinchen (guinea pig)
Etymology
From 'rennen' (to run) + 'Maus' (mouse). Literally a 'running mouse', which describes a gerbil's active nature.
Memory Tips
Picture a mouse ('Maus') that loves to run ('rennen') a race in its wheel.