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väterlich

paternal

Meaning of väterlich

father’s line

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German[ˈfɛːtɐlɪç]
paternal
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väterlich belongs to the topic "Family Relationships". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

väterlichpaternal
Familiefamily
Elternparents
Mamamom
Papadad
Kindchild
Kinderchildren

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What's the difference between väterlich / elterlich / väterliche Linie / väterliche Abstammung / vom Vater her / von der Vaterseite

🇩🇪German
väterlich

Means “on the father’s side”; used for family lineage and kinship relationships.

B2Often

Er stammt väterlicherseits aus einer alten Bauernfamilie.

Он по отцовской линии происходит из старинной крестьянской семьи.

E
🇩🇪German
elterlich

More general; refers to parents in general, not specifically the father’s side. So it is only loosely related.

B2Often

Die elterliche Unterstützung ist für Kinder sehr wichtig.

Родительская поддержка очень важна для детей.

V
🇩🇪German
väterliche Linie

Refers to the lineage through the father, i.e. the paternal family line. Sounds somewhat formal or genealogical.

B2Rarely

Die väterliche Linie der Familie lässt sich bis ins 18. Jahrhundert zurückverfolgen.

Ветвь семьи по отцовской линии можно проследить до XVIII века.

V
🇩🇪German
väterliche Abstammung

Emphasizes descent through the father or the paternal family. It sounds more formal and is often used in historical or genealogical contexts.

B2Rarely

Seine väterliche Abstammung ist in den Archiven gut dokumentiert.

Его отцовское происхождение хорошо задокументировано в архивах.

V
🇩🇪German
vom Vater her

A simple, spoken way to say “from the father’s side.” Less formal than the noun phrases.

B2Often

Vom Vater her hat er tschechische Wurzeln.

Со стороны отца у него чешские корни.

V
🇩🇪German
von der Vaterseite

Means “from the father’s side”; a neutral expression used when talking about family origin.

B2Often

Von der Vaterseite kenne ich nur wenige Verwandte.

Со стороны отца я знаю только нескольких родственников.

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How to pronounce väterlich and what this word means

väterlich translation: paternal. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce väterlich

[ˈfɛːtɐlɪç]

väterlich translation

paternal

väterlich transcription

[ˈfɛːtɐlɪç]

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väterlich meaning: what does it mean?

den Vater oder die väterliche Linie betreffend

väterlich pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

väterlich is pronounced as [ˈfɛːtɐlɪç]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is väterlich part of Family Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, väterlich (paternal) can be learned in the Family Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is väterlich part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, väterlich (paternal) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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