ping does not resolve the host - always appends a domain

ping does not resolve the host - always appends a domain The problem seems to be relatively easy, but I can't find good solution.
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"You may try

search . domainname.ext

to see if just adding the '.' works.
Also

$ ping vanja.

would give you some clues."