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paternal in German

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

paternal in German

väterlich
adj

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."

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 German?

"paternal" in German is väterlich. 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 German, "paternal" is väterlich.

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