Hippos Meaning in English

word · lemma: hippo

US

ˈhɪpoʊz

HIP-ohz

UK

hˈɪpəʊz

HIP-ohz

Definition

Hippos are large, mostly herbivorous mammals that live in rivers and lakes in Africa. They are known for their big size, wide mouths, and spending much of their time in water.

Usage & Nuances

'Hippos' is the plural form of 'hippo.' The full name is 'hippopotamus,' but 'hippo' is used in casual speech. Common collocations: 'hippos live in rivers,' 'aggressive hippos,' 'herd of hippos.'

• Spanish: hipopótamos
• Portuguese (BR): hipopótamos
• Portuguese (PT): hipopótamos
• Chinese (Simplified): 河马
• Chinese (Traditional): 河馬
• Hindi: दरियाई घोड़े
• Arabic: فرس النهر
• Bengali: হিপ্পোপটামাস - হিপ্পো
• Russian: бегемоты
• Japanese: カバ
• Vietnamese: hà mã
• Korean: 하마
• Turkish: su aygırları
• Urdu: دریائی گھوڑے
• Indonesian: kuda nil

Example Sentences

Hippos live in Africa near rivers and lakes.

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The zoo has two hippos in the big pool.

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Hippos eat grass at night.

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I was amazed by how fast hippos can run on land!

natural

Did you know hippos are responsible for more human deaths in Africa than lions?

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The guide warned us not to get too close to the hippos during the boat tour.

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