das Lamm, ¨-er

The German word "Lamm" is a noun meaning "lamb" — a young sheep.

• Root word: Lamm = lamb (an animal, specifically a young sheep).
• It refers both to the animal itself and to lamb meat in culinary contexts.

Similar words:

• Schaf (sheep) — adult sheep.
• Kalb (calf) — young cow, not related but similar in usage as an animal term.

Differences:

• Lamm is specifically a young sheep, smaller and younger than a Schaf.
• Schaf is the general term for a sheep, regardless of age.
• "Lamm" focuses on youth and tenderness, often implying meat quality, while "Schaf" is more generic.