Learning language
Translation language
noun · B1 · often · UK/US

calf

calf

Meaning of calf

English

the young of a large animal such as an elephant or whale

Русский

Малыш крупного зверя, например слона, кита или жирафа.

calf

Pronunciation

British English
/kɑːf/
American English
/kæf/

calf with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом calf

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

5 сочетаний

Сочетания и примеры

  • calf milkмолоко телёнка
  • calf skinкожа телёнка
  • calf herdстадо детёнышей
  • calf growthрост детёныша
  • calf careуход за детёнышем

calf usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

The elephant calf followed its mother across the plain.

Детёныш слона шёл за матерью по равнине.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

The whale calf swims close to its mother.

Детёныш кита плывёт рядом с матерью.

calf synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between calf, baby, newborn, and juvenile

🇬🇧English

Informal word for any young animal: a baby elephant.

A1very often

ENA baby elephant stayed close to its mother.

Advanced: broader words

N
🇬🇧English
newborn

A young animal that has just been born.

A2often

ENThe newborn foal took its first steps.

J
🇬🇧English
juvenile

Scientific: a young animal not yet adult.

B1rare word

ENJuvenile penguins return to the colony in the summer.

Learn by topic

calf belongs to the topic "Wild Animals →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

Related words and lists for calf

Questions about this word

What does calf mean?

the young of a large animal such as an elephant or whale

How do you pronounce calf?

calf is pronounced /kɑːf/.

How is calf used in a sentence?

Детёныш слона шёл за матерью по равнине. Translation: The elephant calf followed its mother across the plain.

Is calf part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

Yes, calf can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is calf part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, calf can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn calf in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.

Your cookie choice

We use necessary cookies to operate the site. Analytics and marketing technologies are enabled only with your permission. Cookies Policy