How do you say "calf" in Russian?

Телёнок

Telenok

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "calf" is Телёнок (Telenok).

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Pronunciation

This comes out close to "Telenok", with a light stress toward the end, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Writing and usage

Телёнок is written using cyrillic. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

Маленький телёнок держался рядом с матерью.

Malen'kij telenok derzhalsja rjadom s mater'ju.

The little calf stayed close to its mother.

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How to remember Телёнок

Think of a receipt curling out of a machine; the "Telenok" sound echoes how the word almost sounds like an English cousin, so the two stick together.

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Questions about Телёнок

How do you pronounce Телёнок?

This comes out close to "Telenok", with a light stress toward the end, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Is Телёнок formal or casual?

Телёнок is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Телёнок used in Russian?

Телёнок is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Маленький телёнок держался рядом с матерью. (The little calf stayed close to its mother.).

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