das Kalb
Translation
calf
Examples
Das Kalb trinkt Milch.
The calf is drinking milk.
Der Bauer füttert die Kälber.
The farmer is feeding the calves.
Er gibt den Kälbern frisches Heu.
He gives the calves fresh hay.
Grammar Patterns
((a calf)) to use as a subject/object. Das Kalb steht auf der Wiese.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fohlen (foal), Lamm (lamb)
Etymology
From Old High German 'kalb', cognate with the English word 'calf'.
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to 'calf'. The plural 'Kälber' has an umlaut, a common feature. The input 'Kälbern' is the dative plural form.