Learning language
Translation language
noun · A1 · often · UK/US

волк

wolf

Meaning of волк

living beings wild animals noun

Learn волк with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
A1often

волк fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
Russian[voɫk]
wolf
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

волк with English translation

волк usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The wolf hunts near the farm.

Волк охотится возле фермы.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The wolf waits near the river.

Волк ждёт у реки.

Learn by topic

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

волкwolf
игратьplay
океанocean
группаgroup
параpair
короваcow
яйцоegg

волк synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between волк / волчица / серый волк / полярный волк

🇷🇺Russian
волк

General name for the wild predatory mammal; neutral and broad meaning.

A2Very Often

We heard the wolf's howl at night.

Мы слышали вой волка ночью.

В
🇷🇺Russian
волчица

Refers to a female wolf; emphasizes gender.

A2Rarely

There was one strong she-wolf in the pack.

В стае была одна сильная волчица.

С
🇷🇺Russian
серый волк

Specific species (Canis lupus); often used synonymously with the general 'wolf' in speech.

A2Often

The gray wolf lives in taiga and forests.

Серый волк обитает в тайге и лесах.

П
🇷🇺Russian
полярный волк

A subspecies/population living in Arctic regions; narrower meaning.

A2Rarely

Polar wolves are adapted to life in the tundra.

Полярные волки приспособлены к жизни в тундре.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for волк

How to pronounce волк and what this word means

волк translation: wolf. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce волк

[voɫk]

волк translation

wolf

волк examples

The wolf hunts near the farm.

волк transcription

[voɫk]

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

волк meaning: what does it mean?

Крупный дикий хищник семейства псовых, часто охотится стаями

волк pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

The wolf hunts near the farm. Translation: Волк охотится возле фермы.

Is волк part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

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

Is волк part of Living Beings vocabulary?

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

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn волк in your vocabulary

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