Cool MateMeaning of Calf
A young cow or bull, typically under one year old.
In simple words: A young cow or bull.
Calf in a sentence
- The farmer feed the calf every morning.
- We saw a calf playing in the field.
- A calf is born with a lot of fur.
- The calf was crying for its mother.
- She raises a healthy calf on her farm.
How to use Calf
Use 'calf' for young cattle. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid slang situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a baby cow - 'calf' sounds like 'half,' and it's half the size of an adult cow!
Related words
Collocations with Calf
- baby calf
- calf feed
- calf raising
- calf muscle
Synonyms for Calf
- young cattle
- heifer
- bull calf
- cow calf
Common mistakes with Calf
- Confused with 'calves' which refers to both young cattle and lower leg muscles.
- Using 'calf' to refer to any young animal instead of specifically to cattle.
- Mispronouncing the word, often saying it as 'calf' with a long 'a' sound.
Calf appears in
Calf in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عِجْل
بقرة أو ثور صغير.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বাছুর
একটি অল্পবয়সী গরু বা ষাঁড়।
- GermanDeutsch
Kalb
Ein junges Rind.
- SpanishEspañol
Ternero
Una vaca o toro joven.
- Persianفارسی
گوساله
حیوان جوانی که گاو یا گوساله نر است.
- FrenchFrançais
Veau
Un jeune bovin.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बछड़ा
एक छोटा गाय या बैल।
- ItalianItaliano
Vitello
Un giovane bovino.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Bezerro
Um bezerro ou touro jovem.
- RussianРусский
Телёнок
Молодая корова или бычок.
- Urduاردو
بچھڑا
گائے یا بیل کا بچہ۔
- Chinese中文
牛犊
一头年轻的牛或公牛。
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Frequently asked questions about Calf
What does Calf mean?
A young cow or bull.
What is the definition of Calf?
A young cow or bull, typically under one year old.
How do you use Calf in a sentence?
The farmer feed the calf every morning.
Can you give another example of Calf?
We saw a calf playing in the field.
What are synonyms for Calf?
Common alternatives include young cattle, heifer, bull calf, cow calf.
What words go with Calf?
It commonly pairs with baby calf, calf feed, calf raising, calf muscle.
What are common mistakes when using Calf?
Confused with 'calves' which refers to both young cattle and lower leg muscles. Using 'calf' to refer to any young animal instead of specifically to cattle. Mispronouncing the word, often saying it as 'calf' with a long 'a' sound.
How do you pronounce Calf?
US: //kæf//, UK: //kɑːf//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Calf?
Use 'calf' for young cattle. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid slang situations.