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calf

calf

Meaning of calf

young large mammal

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British English/ˈkɑːf/
American English/ˈkæf/
Russian transcription[dʲetˈjonɨʂ]
calf
calf - детёныш
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calf with Russian translation

calf usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Детёныш слона шёл за матерью по равнине.

The elephant calf followed its mother across the plain.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Детёныш идёт рядом с матерью.

A calf follows its mother closely.

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calf belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between calf / baby / infant / juvenile / newborn

🇬🇧English
calf

Specific term for the young of certain large mammals (e.g. cattle, elephants, whales).

A2Often

The calf followed its mother across the field.

Теленок шел за матерью по полю.

🇬🇧English

General term often used for human infants; also used informally for young animals.

A1Very Often

A baby elephant stayed close to its mother.

Маленький слоненок держался рядом с матерью.

🇬🇧English

Formal term for a human baby; used in medical/legal contexts, rarely for animals.

A2Often

The hospital specializes in infant care.

Больница специализируется на уходе за младенцами.

J
🇬🇧English
juvenile

Technical term for a young animal or person not yet mature; used in biology, law and formal contexts.

B1Often

Juvenile penguins return to the colony in the summer.

Юные пингвины возвращаются в колонию летом.

N
🇬🇧English
newborn

Emphasises very recent birth; used for human babies and young animals.

A2Often

The newborn foal took its first steps.

Новорожденный жеребёнок сделал первые шаги.

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calf translation: детёныш. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce calf

/ˈkɑːf/

calf translation

детёныш

calf examples

The elephant calf followed its mother across the plain.

calf transcription

/ˈkɑːf/, /ˈkæf/

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calf meaning: what does it mean?

young large mammal

calf pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

calf is pronounced as /ˈkɑːf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

calf definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

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

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

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