Wellensittich

budgerigar

noun VEL-en-zit-tish Rare

Also means

budgie

Usage Note

Wellensittich (Melopsittacus undulatus) — literally 'wave-line parakeet', referring to the wavy markings on the back — is Germany's most popular cage bird. Budgies can learn to mimic human speech and whistle tunes; they are native to Australia.

Examples

"Der Wellensittich lernte schnell, seinen eigenen Namen zu sagen."

Natural Translation

The budgerigar quickly learned to say its own name.

Literal Translation

The budgerigar learned quickly, his own name to say.

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