Calf - translation, pronunciation and examples
calf
living beings farm animals noun
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When to use calf
Теленок идёт рядом с коровой.
Теленок спит на соломе.
calf usage examples
Теленок идёт рядом с коровой.
The calf follows its mother closely.
Similar words
Neutral, general term for a young bovine (male or female).
Young female bovine, typically one that has not calved; sometimes older than a calf.
An animal about one year old; an age-specific term often older than 'calf'.
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calf belongs to the topic "Farm Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
calf synonyms
What's the difference between calf / heifer / yearling
Neutral, general term for a young bovine (male or female).
The farmer has three calves in the barn.
У фермера в стойле три телёнка.
Young female bovine, typically one that has not calved; sometimes older than a calf.
The heifer will join the milking herd next year.
Эта телка присоединится к дойному стаду в следующем году.
An animal about one year old; an age-specific term often older than 'calf'.
They still kept a yearling in the field last winter.
Они держали годовика в поле прошлой зимой.
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How to pronounce calf and what this word means
calf translation: теленок. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce calf
/ˈkɑːf/
calf translation
теленок
calf examples
The calf follows its mother closely.
calf transcription
/ˈkɑːf/, /ˈkæf/
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calf meaning: what does it mean?
living beings farm animals noun
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 calf follows its mother closely. Translation: Теленок идёт рядом с коровой.
Is calf part of Limbs vocabulary?
Yes, calf (теленок) can be learned in the Limbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is calf part of Farm Animals vocabulary?
Yes, calf (теленок) can be learned in the Farm Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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