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maternal in Russian

maternal in Russian is матери́нский, материнский, с [[материнский|матери́нской]] [[сторона|стороны́]] — maternal means relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.

maternal in Russian

матери́нский
adj
Pronounced: materinskiy
Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.
материнский
adj
Pronounced: materinskiy
Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.
с [[материнский|матери́нской]] [[сторона|стороны́]]
adj
Pronounced: s [[materinskiy|materinskoy]] [[storona|storony]]
Related through the mother, or her side of the family.

What does "maternal" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 Russian?

"maternal" in Russian is матери́нский, материнский, с [[материнский|матери́нской]] [[сторона|стороны́]]. maternal means: Relating to a mother, or having the caring, protective qualities associated with a mother.

How do you pronounce матери́нский?

"maternal" in Russian is матери́нский, pronounced "materinskiy".

How do you use "maternal" in a sentence?

Example: "She felt a sudden maternal urge to protect the younger children." In Russian, "maternal" is матери́нский, материнский, с [[материнский|матери́нской]] [[сторона|стороны́]].

Are there other ways to say "maternal" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "maternal": матери́нский, материнский, с [[материнский|матери́нской]] [[сторона|стороны́]].

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