maternal in Greek
maternal in Greek is μητρικός, από την πλευρά της μητέρας, εκ μητρός — maternal means relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.
maternal in Greek
μητρικός
Pronounced: mitrikos
Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.
από την πλευρά της μητέρας
Pronounced: apo tin plevra tis miteras
Related through the mother, or her side of the family.
εκ μητρός
Pronounced: ek mitros
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 Greek?
"maternal" in Greek is μητρικός, από την πλευρά της μητέρας, εκ μητρός. maternal means: Relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.
How do you pronounce μητρικός?
"maternal" in Greek is μητρικός, pronounced "mitrikos".
How do you use "maternal" in a sentence?
Example: "She felt a sudden maternal urge to protect the younger children." In Greek, "maternal" is μητρικός, από την πλευρά της μητέρας, εκ μητρός.
Are there other ways to say "maternal" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "maternal": μητρικός, από την πλευρά της μητέρας, εκ μητρός.
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