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paternal in Dutch

paternal in Dutch is vaderlijk, paternaal — paternal means relating to a father, or inherited through the father's side of the family.

paternal in Dutch

vaderlijk
adj
paternaal
adj
Received or inherited from one's father.

What does "paternal" mean?

  1. adj Relating to a father, or inherited through the father's side of the family.
    "She inherited the house from her paternal grandmother."
  2. 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

  • She inherited the house from her paternal grandmother.
  • He gave the new recruits some paternal advice.

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What is "paternal" in Dutch?

"paternal" in Dutch is vaderlijk, paternaal. 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 Dutch, "paternal" is vaderlijk, paternaal.

Are there other ways to say "paternal" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "paternal": vaderlijk, paternaal.

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