Noun
der Esel
Pronunciation: /ˈeːzəl/
ass, donkey
B2
rank #4,565
plural Esel
Meanings
Noun
- ass, donkey
- a stupid person
- a stubborn person
Example sentence
Das ist kein Pferd. Das ist ein Esel.
That's not a horse. It's a donkey.
Word forms
singular
der Esel
plural
die Esel
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Esel
Accusativeden Esel
Dativedem Esel
Genitivedes Esels
Plural
Nominativedie Esel
Accusativedie Esel
Dativeden Eseln
Genitiveder Esel
Usage
- Esel → Esel — The plural keeps the singular spelling.
- ein störrischer Esel — Störrisch describes a stubborn or obstinate donkey.
Der Esel trägt zwei Körbe über den schmalen Weg.
The donkey carries two baskets along the narrow path.