"What's the plural of donkey?"

Which is Correct: Donkeys or Donkies?

The correct plural form of the word "donkey" is "donkeys." The term "donkies" is not recognized as a standard English plural form for this animal. This is because English nouns ending in a vowel + -y simply add an -s in the plural form.

The same rules apply when writing the plural for monkey and the plural for donkey.

Is Donkey a Countable or Uncountable Noun?

The word "donkey" is considered a countable noun. Countable nouns are objects or entities that can be counted as separate units or individuals. Each donkey represents a distinct animal, and its plural form "donkeys" reflects this countability.

You can use numerical quantifiers such as "one donkey," "two donkeys," "three donkeys," and so on to specify the quantity of donkeys.

Countable nouns have both singular and plural forms and can be used with articles like "a" or "an" for singular nouns and "the" for plural nouns.

For example, you would say "a donkey" when referring to a single animal and "the donkeys" when referring to multiple individuals of the species.

Collective Noun for a Group of Donkeys

The collective noun for a group of donkeys is "herd." A herd refers to a gathering or collection of donkeys, typically when they are in the same vicinity or under the care of a single person or group. This term is commonly used to describe a group of donkeys seen together or managed collectively.

For example, you can say "a herd of donkeys grazed peacefully in the meadow" or "the herd of donkeys was led by a knowledgeable guide."