asno
/ˈʔasno/
The English word 'donkey' is translated into Tagalog as asno or buriko.
Meaning: a domestic animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| asno | /ˈʔasno/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| buriko | /buˈɾiko/ (Standard Tagalog) |
Both terms refer to the domestic animal known as a donkey.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʔasno/
Did you know?
- The word buriko can be traced back to the Ancient Greek word πῠρρός which means 'fire-colored'.
- In Filipino culture, the animal described by asno is far less common than the water buffalo or carabao and is rarely seen in rural farming.
- While asno is a general term for the animal, buriko specifically mirrors the Spanish 'borrico' which often refers to a small donkey.
Examples in context
- May asno po ako.I have a donkey.This sentence shows how to express ownership of an asno.Tatoeba #11726947 by qwertzu, translation #7538261 by CK
- Wala po akong asno.I don't have a donkey.This sentence shows how to express the absence of an asno.Tatoeba #11870909 by qwertzu, translation #7113852 by CM
- Namatay ang asno ko.My donkey died.This sentence shows how to express the death of an asno.Tatoeba #11870900 by qwertzu, translation #9456290 by CK
- 105 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jose and Angela are looking at animals in a farm.
- JoseTingnan mo, Angela, may asno rito!Look, Angela, there is a donkey here!
- AngelaAng cute naman ng asno na iyan.That donkey is so cute.
- JoseGusto mo bang pakainin ang asno?Do you want to feed the donkey?
- AngelaOo, gusto ko pong gawin iyan.Yes, I would like to do that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “donkey” translations and entries asno, buriko, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries asno, buriko, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
