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How do you say "donkey" in German?

der Esel

Noun Masculine

In German, "donkey" is der Esel.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'AY-zel', stress on the first syllable, with AY like in 'say'.

Grammar notes

Der Esel is masculine. Plural: die Esel. A regular noun that doesn't change much in plural.

Example sentence

Der Esel ist stur und arbeitet gern.

The donkey is stubborn and likes to work.

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How to remember der Esel

Esel sounds like 'easel'. Both can carry heavy loads. A donkey carries cargo, an easel carries a canvas.

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Questions about der Esel

How do you say "donkey" in German?

In German, "donkey" is der Esel. It is a noun.

Is der Esel masculine or feminine?

Der Esel is masculine. Plural: die Esel. A regular noun that doesn't change much in plural.

How is der Esel used in a sentence?

Use der Esel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Esel ist stur und arbeitet gern. (The donkey is stubborn and likes to work.).

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