maternal in Latin
maternal in Latin is māternālis, māternus — maternal means relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.
maternal in Latin
māternālis
Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.
māternus
Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.
māternus
Related through the mother, or her side of the family.
What does "maternal" mean?
-
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."
-
adj Related through one's mother's side of the family.
"His maternal grandmother taught him to cook."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Latin.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Latin meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Latin
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.
Common Latin translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "maternal" in Latin?
"maternal" in Latin is māternālis, māternus. 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 Latin, "maternal" is māternālis, māternus.
Are there other ways to say "maternal" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "maternal": māternālis, māternus.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
