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donkey

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/ˈdɔŋki/ · don-key

A domesticated animal used as a beast of burden and for riding.

Meanings

nouninformal

A domesticated animal used as a beast of burden and for riding.

ایک پلّی جانور جو بوجھ اٹھانے اور سواری کے لئے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

گدھا

gadha

Synonyms

assburrojackassگدھاکھچکحمار

Antonyms

horsestallionگھوڑاجوان گھوڑا

Common Collocations

  • donkey cart
  • donkey ride
  • stubborn as a donkey

Example Sentences

The farmer uses a donkey to carry heavy loads.

کسان گدھے کا استعمال بھاری بوجھ اٹھانے کے لئے کرتا ہے۔

Kisaan gadhe ka istemal bhaari bojh uthane ke liye karta hai.

Don't be such a donkey and listen to advice.

ایسا گدھا مت بنو اور نصیحت سنا کرو۔

Aisa gadha mat bano aur naseehat suna karo.

The donkey brayed loudly in the morning.

صبح کے وقت گدھا بلند آواز میں آواز نکالتا ہے۔

Subah ke waqt gadha buland aawaaz mein aawaaz nikaalta hai.

Easily Confused With

mule:A mule is a crossbreed between a donkey and a horse, unlike a donkey, which is a distinct species.

Word Family

donkeyish
adjectiveگدھائی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'donkey' as the stubborn yet hardworking animal that helps farmers.

Picture a donkey carrying a heavy load in a farm setting.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

گدھے کے لہجے کا کوئی اعتبار نہیں۔

Gadha kay lehze ka koi aitbaar nahi.

The tone of a donkey is not trustworthy.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "donkey" — little ass

First known use: 18th century

The word 'donkey' is derived from the late 18th century; it likely combines 'dun,' which refers to a brown color, and a diminutive suffix.