How to Say “Calf” in Finnish

By Terry Jay • Updated September 30, 2026

pohje

/ˈpohjeˣ/

The Finnish word for calf is pohje.

Meaning: young cow or bull (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /ˈpohjeˣ/.

Did you know?

Finnish distinguishes between the animal 'calf' vasikka and the body part 'calf' pohje with no single word covering both.
The root of pohje is shared with the Finnish word 'puhjeta', which means 'to burst' or 'to erupt'.
While pohje describes the calf, the word for the whole leg is jalka, which is also used for 'foot'.

Example conversation

Antti and Anna are visiting a farm.

Antti

Katso, tuo pohje juoksee!
Look, that calf is running!
Anna

Se on oikein vauhdikas.
It is very energetic.
Antti

Saisinko silittää tuota pohjetta?
Could I pet that calf?
Anna

Kysy ensin isännältä.
Ask the farmer first.

Sources

Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pohje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries pohje, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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About The Author

Terry Jay

Hei! I'm Terry, a passionate author with a profound love for the Finnish language and its beauty. Among my guides, you'll find a spectrum of topics ranging from Finnish translations of common phrases like 'I Love You'. But there's more: I also enjoy exploring the outdoors, taking inspiration from the natural world for useful western-Finnish translations. From the humble snail (etana) to the majestic wolf (susi), I cover it all. Pull up a chair, pour a cup of kahvi (coffee), and join me on this linguistic adventure. Kiitos!

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