maternal in Italian
maternal in Italian is materno — maternal means relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.
maternal in Italian
materno
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 Italian?
"maternal" in Italian is materno. 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 Italian, "maternal" is materno.
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