mongoose

Finnish translation: mangusti

13:06 Aug 22, 2007
English to Finnish translations [PRO]
Science - Zoology
English term or phrase: mongoose
Hello! I was suggested two versions - "mangusti" and "mungo". Could you please help me to choose the most colloquial and popular one? Many thanks.
Gilmanovich
Local time: 19:32
Finnish translation:mangusti
Explanation:
but if they are African and Asian, then the correct word is mungo.
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Local time: 19:32
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mangusti


Explanation:
but if they are African and Asian, then the correct word is mungo.

Alfa Trans (X)
Local time: 19:32
Native speaker of: Finnish
PRO pts in category: 4

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agree  Jussi Rosti
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