Maternal - translation, pronunciation and examples
maternal
mother’s line
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When to use maternal
Моя тётя по материнской линии живёт в двух домах от нас.
Её семья по материнской линии хранила старые рецепты супов.
maternal usage examples
Моя тётя по материнской линии живёт в двух домах от нас.
My maternal aunt lives two streets away.
Её семья по материнской линии хранила старые рецепты супов.
Her maternal family kept the old soup recipes.
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Refers to mother-related lineage or characteristics (e.g., maternal aunt, maternal instincts). Neutral, standard usage.
A technical/anthropological term meaning descent or inheritance traced through the mother's line. More formal and specific.
Relates to parents in general (both mother and father). Broader than 'maternal'.
Pertaining to the family as a unit or family relationships. More general than 'maternal'.
Relating to ancestors or heritage. May cover maternal lineage but emphasizes ancestors and heritage rather than immediate maternal relation.
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maternal synonyms
What's the difference between maternal / matrilineal / parental / familial / ancestral
Refers to mother-related lineage or characteristics (e.g., maternal aunt, maternal instincts). Neutral, standard usage.
Her maternal grandparents live nearby.
Ее бабушка и дедушка по материнской линии живут рядом.
A technical/anthropological term meaning descent or inheritance traced through the mother's line. More formal and specific.
The tribe is matrilineal, with property passed down through women.
Племя матрилинейно: имущество передаётся по женской линии.
Relates to parents in general (both mother and father). Broader than 'maternal'.
Parental consent is required for the trip.
Для поездки требуется согласие родителей.
Pertaining to the family as a unit or family relationships. More general than 'maternal'.
They investigated a familial link to the disease.
Они исследовали семейную связь с этим заболеванием.
Relating to ancestors or heritage. May cover maternal lineage but emphasizes ancestors and heritage rather than immediate maternal relation.
They traced their ancestral home back several centuries.
Они проследили своё родовое поместье на несколько столетий назад.
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How to pronounce maternal and what this word means
maternal translation: по материнской линии. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce maternal
/məˈtɜːnəl/
maternal translation
по материнской линии
maternal examples
My maternal aunt lives two streets away.
maternal transcription
/məˈtɜːnəl/, /məˈtɝnəl/
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maternal meaning: what does it mean?
mother’s line
maternal pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
maternal is pronounced as /məˈtɜːnəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
maternal definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
My maternal aunt lives two streets away. Translation: Моя тётя по материнской линии живёт в двух домах от нас.
Is maternal part of Family Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, maternal (по материнской линии) can be learned in the Family Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is maternal part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, maternal (по материнской линии) 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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