Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/ˈɡanso/

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Translation

goose

Word origin

From Gothic gans ('goose'), of Germanic origin, sharing the same ancient root as English 'goose' and 'gander'.

Origin
Gothic
Root
gans
English cognates
goose, gander

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralgansos

Examples

cruzó .

A goose crossed the path next to the lake.

.

Geese fly south in winter.

crían gallinas.

On the farm they raise geese and hens.

nido .

The goose protects its nest with a lot of noise.

¡, muerde!

Careful, that goose bites!

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This word is part of lesson 94.