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How do you say "calf" in German?
das Kalb
In German, "calf" is das Kalb.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'KALP', with the final 'b' devoicing to a 'p' sound at the end of the word.
Grammar notes
das Kalb is neuter. Plural: das Kälber.
Example sentence
Das kleine Kalb blieb dicht bei seiner Mutter.
The little calf stayed close to its mother.
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How to remember das Kalb
It shares its old Germanic root with English 'calf', so the sound will feel oddly familiar.
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Questions about das Kalb
How do you say "calf" in German?
In German, "calf" is das Kalb. It is a noun.
Is das Kalb masculine, feminine, or neuter?
das Kalb is neuter. Plural: das Kälber.
How is das Kalb used in a sentence?
Use das Kalb as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das kleine Kalb blieb dicht bei seiner Mutter. (The little calf stayed close to its mother.).
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