Rennmaus

gerbil

noun REN-mouse Rare

Usage Note

Rennmaus is the common German word for the Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus), a popular small pet. The name refers to their swift running. They are social animals that should be kept in pairs or groups.

Examples

"Rennmäuse sind sehr soziale Tiere und sollten nie allein gehalten werden."

Natural Translation

Gerbils are very social animals and should never be kept alone.

Literal Translation

Gerbils are very social animals and should never alone kept be.

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