NOUN
Esel/ˈeːz̥əl/donkey; fool; simpleton
Esel is a German noun that means donkey, fool, or simpleton. It is pronounced /ˈeːz̥əl/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Esel".
Definitions
1.a domesticated animal of the horse family, known for its long ears and used as a beast of burden(animal)
a.a male or female donkey
Der Esel steht auf der Weide.—The donkey is standing in the pasture.
2.a foolish or stubborn person (insult)(colloquial, pejorative)
a.a person acting foolishly or stubbornly
Du Dummer Esel, das war nicht klug!—You silly fool, that wasn't smart!
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Esel | die Esel |
| Genitive | des Esels | der Esel |
| Dative | dem Esel | den Eseln |
| Accusative | den Esel | die Esel |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Esel" mean in English?
- "Esel" means donkey, fool, or simpleton. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Esel"?
- "Esel" is pronounced /ˈeːz̥əl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Esel" der, die, or das?
- "Esel" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Esel"?
- The plural of "Esel" is "Esel".
- What part of speech is "Esel"?
- "Esel" is a noun in German.
