How do you say "donkey" in Italian?

In Italian, "donkey" is l’asino. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

l’asino is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Italian pronunciation rules.

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Questions about l’asino

How do you say "donkey" in Italian?

In Italian, "donkey" is l’asino. It is a noun. The word is spelled l’asino and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is l’asino masculine or feminine?

Italian nouns are either masculine or feminine. The gender of l’asino is reflected in its article: il/lo (masculine) or la (feminine).

How is l’asino used in a sentence?

Use l’asino as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Italian, word order and agreement rules determine how l’asino fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Italian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.