Calf - translation, pronunciation and examples
calf
young large mammal
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Детёныш слона шёл за матерью по равнине.
Детёныш идёт рядом с матерью.
calf usage examples
Детёныш слона шёл за матерью по равнине.
The elephant calf followed its mother across the plain.
Детёныш идёт рядом с матерью.
A calf follows its mother closely.
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Specific term for the young of certain large mammals (e.g. cattle, elephants, whales).
General term often used for human infants; also used informally for young animals.
Formal term for a human baby; used in medical/legal contexts, rarely for animals.
Technical term for a young animal or person not yet mature; used in biology, law and formal contexts.
Emphasises very recent birth; used for human babies and young animals.
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Specific term for the young of certain large mammals (e.g. cattle, elephants, whales).
The calf followed its mother across the field.
Теленок шел за матерью по полю.
General term often used for human infants; also used informally for young animals.
A baby elephant stayed close to its mother.
Маленький слоненок держался рядом с матерью.
Formal term for a human baby; used in medical/legal contexts, rarely for animals.
The hospital specializes in infant care.
Больница специализируется на уходе за младенцами.
Technical term for a young animal or person not yet mature; used in biology, law and formal contexts.
Juvenile penguins return to the colony in the summer.
Юные пингвины возвращаются в колонию летом.
Emphasises very recent birth; used for human babies and young animals.
The newborn foal took its first steps.
Новорожденный жеребёнок сделал первые шаги.
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How to pronounce calf and what this word means
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.
Is calf part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, calf (детёныш) 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 (детёныш) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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