paternal in Danish
paternal in Danish is faderlig, alfaderlig — paternal means relating to a father, or inherited through the father's side of the family.
paternal in Danish
faderlig
faderlig
Fatherly; behaving as or characteristic of a father.
alfaderlig
Fatherly; behaving as or characteristic of a father.
What does "paternal" mean?
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adj Relating to a father, or inherited through the father's side of the family.
"The eldest son was usually given the name of his paternal grandfather, later children those of other relatives."
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adj Fatherly in manner; caring and protective, sometimes overly controlling.
"He gave the new recruits some paternal advice."
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paternal in a sentence
- The eldest son was usually given the name of his paternal grandfather, later children those of other relatives.
- She inherited the house from her paternal grandmother.
- He gave the new recruits some paternal advice.
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What is "paternal" in Danish?
"paternal" in Danish is faderlig, alfaderlig. paternal means: Relating to a father, or inherited through the father's side of the family.
How do you use "paternal" in a sentence?
Example: "She inherited the house from her paternal grandmother." In Danish, "paternal" is faderlig, alfaderlig.
Are there other ways to say "paternal" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "paternal": faderlig, alfaderlig.
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