Wallaby Meaning in English
word
ˈwɑɫəˌbi
WAH-luh-bee
wˈɒlæbi
WOL-uh-bee
Definition
A wallaby is a small to medium-sized marsupial, similar to a kangaroo but generally smaller, found mainly in Australia and nearby islands.
Usage & Nuances
"Wallaby" is commonly used in scientific and zoological contexts, and also appears in casual conversation, especially about Australian wildlife. It’s different from “kangaroo” mainly because of size. The plural is “wallabies.”
Spanish: wallabyPortuguese (BR): wallabyPortuguese (PT): wallabyChinese (Simplified): 沙袋鼠Chinese (Traditional): 沙袋鼠Hindi: वालाबीArabic: ولابيBengali: ওয়ালাবিRussian: валлабиJapanese: ワラビーVietnamese: chuột túi nhỏ - wallabyKorean: 왈라비Turkish: valabiUrdu: والابیIndonesian: wallaby
Example Sentences
A wallaby looks like a small kangaroo.
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We saw a wallaby in the zoo yesterday.
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A baby wallaby stays in its mother's pouch.
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You’ll find wallabies hopping wild in Australia’s countryside.
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Have you ever taken a selfie with a wallaby at a wildlife park?
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If you’re lucky, a wallaby might come close enough to feed from your hand.
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