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donkey

donkey

Meaning of donkey

living beings farm animals noun

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EN-UK/ˈdɒŋki/
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donkey with Russian translation

donkey usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Дети дали ослу морковку после прогулки.

Children fed the donkey a carrot after the walk.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Осёл везёт сено в амбар.

A donkey carries hay to barn.

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donkey belongs to the topic "Farm Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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donkey synonyms

Related words worth learning together

jack
Technical term for a male donkey; used in breeding contexts
jenny
Technical term for a female donkey; used in breeding and farming
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jack

Technical term for a male donkey; used in breeding contexts

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The jack was used to breed with a mare.

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jenny

Technical term for a female donkey; used in breeding and farming

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The jenny and the jack were in the same field.

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donkey meaning: what does it mean?

living beings farm animals noun

donkey pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

donkey is pronounced as /ˈdɒŋki/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

donkey definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Children fed the donkey a carrot after the walk. Translation: Дети дали ослу морковку после прогулки.

Is donkey part of Farm Animals vocabulary?

Yes, donkey can be learned in the Farm Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is donkey part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, donkey can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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