Esel — donkey, ass, idiot in German

dernounUnleveled

Pronunciation

/ˈe:zl̩/

Quick Facts

Gender

der

Plural

Esel

Level

Unleveled

Frequency

51/100

Source Rank

#9,999

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Example Sentences

Ich habe einen Esel.

I have a donkey.

Esel sind zähe Tiere.

Donkeys are tough animals.

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