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motherly in German

motherly in German is mütterlich — motherly means warm, protective, and nurturing in the way typically associated with a mother.

motherly in German

mütterlich
adj
Befitting a mother; warm, caring, nurturing, protective, loving.

What does "motherly" mean?

  1. adj Warm, protective, and nurturing in the way typically associated with a mother.
    "She gave the frightened boy a motherly hug."
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motherly in a sentence

  • She gave the frightened boy a motherly hug.
  • His motherly instincts kicked in the moment the baby cried.

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What is "motherly" in German?
"motherly" in German is mütterlich. motherly means: Warm, protective, and nurturing in the way typically associated with a mother.
How do you use "motherly" in a sentence?
Example: "She gave the frightened boy a motherly hug." In German, "motherly" is mütterlich.
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