Orang Meaning in English
word
əˈræŋ
uh-RANG
ˈɔːɹæŋ
AW-rang
Definition
An "orang" is a large ape found in Southeast Asia, especially Borneo and Sumatra, known for its long arms and orange hair. It is short for "orangutan."
Usage & Nuances
"Orang" is mainly used in informal or scientific contexts as a short form of "orangutan." Not commonly used in everyday speech without "orangutan".
Spanish: orangutánPortuguese (BR): orangotangoPortuguese (PT): orangotangoChinese (Simplified): 猩猩 (东南亚大猩猩)Chinese (Traditional): 猩猩 (東南亞大猩猩)Hindi: औरंगुटानArabic: إنسان الغابBengali: ওরাং ওটাংRussian: орангутанJapanese: オランウータンVietnamese: đười ươiKorean: 오랑우탄Turkish: orangutanUrdu: اورانگ اوتانIndonesian: orangutan
Example Sentences
The orang is an endangered animal.
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I saw an orang at the zoo yesterday.
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The baby orang was playing in the trees.
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Did you know the orang can use tools to get food?
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People sometimes call the orang the 'man of the forest.'
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It’s amazing how gentle the orang can be with its young.
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