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15 words
Korean word
송아지
Pronunciation
Romanizationsongaji
Meaning
- nouncalf
Example
농장에서 송아지를 봤어요.nong jang e seo song a ji reul pwa sseo yo
I saw a calf at the farm.
More examples
우리 집에 송아지가 태어났어요.u ri chi be song a ji ga tae eo na sseo yo
A calf was born at our house.
Core concept
A small, young cow standing beside or following its mother.
Common phrases
송아지를 키우다song a ji reul ki u da
raise a calf
송아지 떼song a ji tte
herd of calves
Similar words
새끼saekki: A small, immature animal of any kind.
소so: Cattle raised on farms for milk, meat, or work.
Definition in Korean
갓 태어났거나 아직 자라지 않은 소의 새끼를 이르는 말.kat tae eo nat kkeo na a jik cha ra ji a neun so ui sae kki reul i reu neun mal
Word origin
The precise formation of this native Korean word is uncertain, so it is best learned as the established word for a young cow.
Usage tips
- English uses calf for the young of several animals, while this Korean word specifically refers to a young cow.