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orangutan
A colloquial or shortened term for 'Orang-Utan' (orangutan), a species of great ape native to Southeast Asia.
Im Zoo konnten wir einen alten Orang beim Klettern beobachten.
At the zoo, we were able to watch an old orangutan climbing.
'Orang' is a colloquial short form for the animal name 'Orang-Utan' (orangutan). In most contexts, the full form is preferred.
Der alte Orang saß auf einem Ast und aß Früchte.
The old orangutan sat on a branch and ate fruit.
Using 'Orang' instead of 'Orang-Utan' is typical of spoken, informal language. In written or more formal texts, the long form is more common.
Hast du den großen Orang im Gehege gesehen?
Did you see the big orangutan in the enclosure?
Pay attention to the article and ending to avoid confusion. 'Der Orang' (masculine) is the ape, while 'die Orange' (feminine) is the fruit.
Der Orang kletterte geschickt auf den Baum.
The orangutan climbed skillfully up the tree.
