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детёныш

calf

Meaning of детёныш

young large mammal

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Russian[dʲetˈjonɨʂ]
calf
детёныш - calf
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детёныш with English translation

детёныш usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The elephant calf followed its mother across the plain.

Детёныш слона шёл за матерью по равнине.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

A calf follows its mother closely.

Детёныш идёт рядом с матерью.

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

детёнышcalf
игратьplay
океанocean
группаgroup
параpair
короваcow
яйцоegg

детёныш synonyms

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What's the difference between детёныш / теленок / оленёнок / слонёнок / малыш / новорождённый

🇷🇺Russian
детёныш

General word for a young animal or offspring.

A2Very Often

This youngster is not able to walk yet.

Этот детёныш ещё не может ходить.

🇷🇺Russian

Used specifically for a young cow or bull (calf of cattle).

A2Often

A calf was born on the farm.

На ферме родился телёнок.

🇷🇺Russian

Specific term for a young deer.

A2Rarely

We saw a fawn in the forest.

В лесу мы увидели оленёнка.

С
🇷🇺Russian
слонёнок

Specific to a young elephant; rarely used outside zoo/safari contexts.

A2Very Rarely

The baby elephant was playing in the water with its mother.

Слонёнок играл в воде у мамы-слонихи.

М
🇷🇺Russian
малыш

Colloquial, affectionate word for a small child or animal.

A2Often

Look at this cute little pup.

Посмотри на этого милого малыша-щенка.

Н
🇷🇺Russian
новорождённый

Means newly born; emphasizes age (just born).

A2Rarely

The newborn elephant is still staying close to its mother.

Новорождённый слонёнок ещё держится рядом с матерью.

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How to pronounce детёныш and what this word means

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

how to pronounce детёныш

[dʲetˈjonɨʂ]

детёныш translation

calf

детёныш examples

The elephant calf followed its mother across the plain.

детёныш transcription

[dʲetˈjonɨʂ]

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детёныш meaning: what does it mean?

молодое крупное травоядное животное, детёныш коровы

детёныш pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

детёныш is pronounced as [dʲetˈjonɨʂ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

детёныш 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.

Is детёныш part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

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

Is детёныш part of Living Beings vocabulary?

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

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