stables
word · lemma: stable
/ˈsteɪbəɫz/
STAY-buhlz
/stˈeɪbəlz/
STAY-buhlz
Definition
Buildings where horses or other animals are kept and cared for. Often found on farms or near large houses.
Usage & Nuances
Used almost always in the plural for places that house multiple animals. Common collocations: 'horse stables', 'keep horses in stables'. Not used for wild animals or as a verb.
Spanish: establosPortuguese (BR): estábulosPortuguese (PT): estábulosChinese (Simplified): 马厩Chinese (Traditional): 馬廄Hindi: अस्तबलArabic: إسطبلاتBengali: অবল - দুর্গা (ঘোড়ার রাখার জায়গা)Russian: конюшниJapanese: 厩舎Vietnamese: chuồng ngựaKorean: 마구간Turkish: ahırUrdu: اصطبلIndonesian: kandang kuda
Example Sentences
We visited the stables to feed the animals.
basic
Let's check if the stables are clean before the guests arrive.
natural
He spends every morning working in the stables.
natural
When the weather's bad, the ponies stay in the stables all day.
natural
The horses sleep in the stables at night.
basic
There are three stables on the farm.
basic