How Do You Spell DUNG?

Pronunciation: [dˈʌŋ] (IPA)

The word "dung" is spelled with four letters - D, U, N, and G. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /dʌŋ/. The "D" represents the voiced dental plosive sound, the "U" represents the short vowel sound /ʌ/, the "N" represents the voicd alveolar nasal sound, and the "G" represents the voiced velar plosive sound. The word refers to animal excrement and is often used in farming or gardening contexts as a fertilizer.

DUNG Meaning and Definition

  1. Dung is a noun that refers to the feces or excrement of animals, particularly herbivorous mammals. It is a form of waste material that is eliminated from the body through the anus. Dung is composed of various undigested food particles, indigestible materials, and waste products produced during the digestion process.

    Typically, dung consists of a mixture of solid and semi-solid matter, and its consistency may vary depending on the animal's diet and health. It can range from a firm, compact form to a watery or loose consistency. Dung plays a crucial role in nature as it serves as a fertilizer, providing essential nutrients to the soil and promoting plant growth. Some insects and small organisms also utilize dung as a food source or habitat.

    In addition to its practical significance, dung has cultural and historical importance in various societies. It has been used as fuel for fires, construction material for buildings, and in traditional medicine, among other purposes. Waste management strategies have evolved over time to utilize dung effectively and reduce environmental impacts. Various animals, such as dung beetles, have adapted to specialize in dung disposal and decomposition, aiding in the overall ecosystem balance and nutrient cycling.

  2. • To manure with dung.
    • The refuse or filth from animals; excrement; anything filthy or rotten.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DUNG

The word "dung" has its origins in the Old English language. It can be traced back to the Old English word "dyng", which meant manure or excrement. This Old English term is further derived from the Proto-Germanic word "dungiz". The term has been used to refer to animal manure or excrement since ancient times and has remained relatively unchanged in its meaning throughout the centuries.

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Conjugate verb Dung

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dunged
you would have dunged
he/she/it would have dunged
we would have dunged
they would have dunged
I would have dung
you would have dung
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we would have dung
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been dunging
you would have been dunging
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we would have been dunging
they would have been dunging

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would dung
you would dung
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be dunging
you would be dunging
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we would be dunging
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FUTURE

I will dung
you will dung
he/she/it will dung
we will dung
they will dung

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dunging
you will be dunging
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dunged
you will have dunged
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dunging
you will have been dunging
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IMPERATIVE

you dung
we let´s dung

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dung

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dunging
you were dunging
he/she/it was dunging
we were dunging
they were dunging

PAST PARTICIPLE

dunged

PAST PERFECT

I had dunged
you had dunged
he/she/it had dunged
we had dunged
they had dunged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dunging
you had been dunging
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we had been dunging
they had been dunging

PRESENT

I dung
you dung
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we dung
they dung

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dunging
you are dunging
he/she/it is dunging
we are dunging
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dunging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dunged
you have dunged
he/she/it has dunged
we have dunged
they have dunged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dunging
you have been dunging
he/she/it has been dunging
we have been dunging
they have been dunging

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it dung

SIMPLE PAST

I dunged
you dunged
he/she/it dunged
we dunged
they dunged

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