English–German
“donkey” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈeːzl̩/
Example
Auf dem Bauernhof sehe ich die Esel.
At the farm, I see the donkeys.
How to say “donkey” in German
“Donkey” in German is Esel.
A long-eared pack animal plods steadily under a load, while the same image can describe a foolish or stubborn person.
Example sentences with Esel
Er benahm sich wie ein Esel und weigerte sich zu helfen.
He behaved like a donkey and refused to help.
Tips for using Esel
- Esel is masculine, with der Esel in the singular and die Esel in the plural; the plural has no ending.