Does pig's 'Oink' sound different in other languages?

Pig Beach, Bahamas

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In the Chinese calendar 2019 is the year of the Pig. When some cultures associate this animal with mud others perceive it as a symbol of luck, intelligence and wealth. But the differences don't stop here. As it turns out, people interpret the sounds produced by pigs differently, hence there is no conventional grunt for pigs. With the help of our colleagues from SBS Radio we discover the international pig's language.



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Does pig's 'Oink' sound different in other languages? | SBS Russian