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How do you say "donkey" in German?
der Esel
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.
Related words
- badger der Dachs
- beaver der Biber
- crow die Krähe
- fishing rod die Angelrute
- gold das Gold
- iron das Eisen
- lead das Blei
- river dolphin der Flussdelfin
- wood das Holz
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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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