No. 7,668 in Catalan
cangur
The Catalan word "cangur" means "kangaroo" or "babysitter" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
El cangur salta amb força i és molt ràpid.
The kangaroo jumps powerfully and is very fast.
In this sentence, 'cangur' is used to refer to the animal kangaroo, commonly known for its ability to jump and its habitat in Australia.
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.
Here, 'cangur' is used in its figurative sense in Catalan, meaning a babysitter or nanny, someone who takes care of children.
A l'estiu, participaré en el cangur de matemàtiques que organitza la universitat.
In the summer, I will participate in the mathematics kangaroo organized by the university.
In this context, 'cangur' refers to a competition or challenge, often academic, named after the kangaroo; used metaphorically for agility and challenge.
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