This is the 7668th most frequent Catalan word.
cangur
The Catalan word "cangur" means "kangaroo" or "babysitter" in English, depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'cangur' is used to refer to the animal kangaroo, commonly known for its ability to jump and its habitat in Australia.
El cangur salta amb força i és molt ràpid.
The kangaroo jumps powerfully and is very fast.
Here, 'cangur' is used in its figurative sense in Catalan, meaning a babysitter or nanny, someone who takes care of children.
Avui he contractat un cangur per cuidar els meus fills mentre sóc fora.
Today I hired a babysitter to take care of my children while I am away.
In this context, 'cangur' refers to a competition or challenge, often academic, named after the kangaroo; used metaphorically for agility and challenge.