parakeet
word
Definition
A parakeet is a small, colorful type of parrot, often kept as a pet and known for its cheerful chirping.
Usage & Nuances
'Parakeet' is mostly used for small parrots, especially the budgerigar or 'budgie.' In the US, 'parakeet' and 'budgie' are often used interchangeably. It is uncommon in formal writing unless discussing birds.
Spanish: periquitoPortuguese (BR): periquitoPortuguese (PT): periquitoChinese (Simplified): 虎皮鹦鹉 - 长尾小鹦鹉Chinese (Traditional): 虎皮鸚鵡 - 長尾小鸚鵡Hindi: तोता (छोटा) - प्यारेकीटArabic: ببغاء صغيرBengali: টিয়া পাখি - বাজরিগার (বিশেষত এই জাতের পাখি)Russian: волнистый попугайчик - попугайчикJapanese: インコVietnamese: vẹt đuôi dài - vẹt yến phụngKorean: 앵무새 - 잉꼬 (특히 작은 종류)Turkish: muhabbet kuşu - papağan (küçük tür)Urdu: طوطا (چھوٹے سائز کا) - بجریگرIndonesian: burung parkit - burung budgie
Example Sentences
My parakeet can whistle and say a few words.
basic
We bought a blue parakeet from the pet store.
basic
Her parakeet loves to sit on her shoulder all day.
natural
A parakeet has bright green feathers.
basic
When I get home, my parakeet always greets me with a cheerful chirp.
natural
Some people are surprised how smart a parakeet can be.
natural