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оте́ческий — meaning in English

otecheskiy

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English meaning

fatherly adj Kind, protective, and caring in the way typically associated with a good father.
paternal adj Relating to a father, or inherited through the father's side of the family.

Senses

оте́ческий is used for these senses in English:

fatherly Characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood.

paternal — full definition

adj Relating to a father, or inherited through the father's side of the family.
adj Fatherly in manner; caring and protective, sometimes overly controlling.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

отцо́вский