cub
word
/ˈkəb/
/kˈʌb/
Definition
A young animal, especially the baby of a wild animal such as a bear, lion, tiger, or wolf.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used for young wild animals (like bears, lions, tigers, wolves). Not used for domestic animals. Typical collocations include 'lion cub', 'bear cub', 'tiger cub'.
Spanish: cachorro (de animal salvaje) - osezno (de oso) - cachorro (de león/tigre/lobo)Portuguese (BR): filhote (de animal selvagem) - filhote (de leão/tigre/lobo/urso)Portuguese (PT): criatura (de animal selvagem) - filhote (de leão/tigre/urso)Chinese (Simplified): 幼崽Chinese (Traditional): 幼獸Hindi: शावकArabic: شبل (لحيوانات برية صغيرة)Bengali: শাবকRussian: детёныш (дикого животного)Japanese: 子 (どうぶつの子ども) - 仔(く) (主に野生動物)Vietnamese: con non (động vật hoang dã)Korean: 새끼 (야생동물)Turkish: yavru (vahşi hayvan)Urdu: شیرخوار بچہ (جانوروں کا)Indonesian: anak (hewan liar)
Example Sentences
The zoo has a new tiger cub.
basic
A lion cub stays close to its mother.
basic
She saw a bear cub in the forest.
basic
The documentary followed a wolf cub as it learned to hunt.
natural
Did you see the little lion cub playing with its siblings?
natural
By spring, the bear cubs are strong enough to climb trees.
natural