maternal in Dutch
maternal in Dutch is moederlijk, langs moeders kant — maternal means relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.
maternal in Dutch
moederlijk
Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.
langs moeders kant
Related through the mother, or her side of the family.
What does "maternal" mean?
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adj Relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.
"She felt a sudden maternal urge to protect the younger children."
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adj Related through one's mother's side of the family.
"His maternal grandmother taught him to cook."
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maternal in a sentence
- She felt a sudden maternal urge to protect the younger children.
- His maternal instinct kicked in the moment the baby cried.
- His maternal grandmother taught him to cook.
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What is "maternal" in Dutch?
"maternal" in Dutch is moederlijk, langs moeders kant. maternal means: Relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.
How do you use "maternal" in a sentence?
Example: "She felt a sudden maternal urge to protect the younger children." In Dutch, "maternal" is moederlijk, langs moeders kant.
Are there other ways to say "maternal" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "maternal": moederlijk, langs moeders kant.
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