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γαϊδούρα
female donkey /ɡa.iˈðu.ra/
nounC1#7427 most common
Also: jenny, she-ass
Example sentences
Η γαϊδούρα είναι πολύ ήρεμη.
The female donkey is very calm.
Βλέπω μια γαϊδούρα στον αγρό.
I see a female donkey in the field.
Η γαϊδούρα κουβαλάει φορτίο.
The female donkey is carrying a load.
Πρέπει να ταΐσουμε τη γαϊδούρα πριν φύγουμε.
We need to feed the female donkey before we leave.
Η γαϊδούρα είναι πιο δυνατή από τον γάιδαρο.
The female donkey is stronger than the male donkey.
Η γαϊδούρα που είδαμε χθες είχε ένα μικρό.
The female donkey we saw yesterday had a baby.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | γαϊδούρα | γαϊδούρες |
| Genitive | γαϊδούρας | γαϊδουρών |
| Accusative | γαϊδούρα | γαϊδούρες |
| Vocative | γαϊδούρα | γαϊδούρες |
Word family
γαϊδούριmale donkey
γαϊδουράκιyoung donkey
γαϊδουρομάναmother donkey
γαϊδουροπαρέαdonkey group
Etymology
The word 'γαϊδούρα' refers specifically to a female donkey in Modern Greek. Its etymology can be traced back to earlier forms in the Greek language, reflecting the domestication and use of donkeys in agriculture and transport.
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