calf in Finnish
calf in Finnish is vasikka, pohje, poikanen — calf means a young cow, bull, or the young of certain other large animals such as elephants or whales.
calf in Finnish
vasikka
A young cow or bull of any bovid, such as domestic cattle or buffalo.
pohje
The muscle in the back of the leg below the knee.
poikanen
The young of various animals, especially elephant, giraffe, reindeer, seal, or whale (also indiscriminately used of other animals).
vasikka
The young of various animals, especially elephant, giraffe, reindeer, seal, or whale (also indiscriminately used of other animals).
What does "calf" mean?
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noun A young cow, bull, or the young of certain other large animals such as elephants or whales.
"The calf stayed close to its mother in the field."
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noun The muscular back part of the lower leg, below the knee.
"He pulled a muscle in his calf during the sprint."
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noun A chunk of ice that breaks away from a glacier or ice shelf.
"A huge calf broke off the glacier and crashed into the sea."
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calf in a sentence
- The calf stayed close to its mother in the field.
- A newborn elephant calf can weigh over 200 pounds.
- He pulled a muscle in his calf during the sprint.
- Running uphill really works your calves.
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What is "calf" in Finnish?
"calf" in Finnish is vasikka, pohje, poikanen. calf means: A young cow, bull, or the young of certain other large animals such as elephants or whales.
How do you use "calf" in a sentence?
Example: "The calf stayed close to its mother in the field." In Finnish, "calf" is vasikka, pohje, poikanen.
Are there other ways to say "calf" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "calf": vasikka, pohje, poikanen.
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