maternal

Relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth.

ruОтносящийся к матери, особенно во время беременности или вскоре после родов.esRelativo a la madre, especialmente durante el embarazo o poco después del parto, o que tiene las cualidades de una madre como el cuidado y la protección.frRelatif à la mère, en particulier pendant la grossesse ou peu après l'accouchement ; qui évoque ou convient à une mère, ou qui en a la sollicitude.deDie Mutter betreffend, zu ihr gehörend oder fürsorglich wie eine Mutter; auch die Mutterschaft oder die Zeit um die Geburt betreffend.ptRelativo à mãe; que é próprio de mãe, especialmente durante a gravidez ou logo após o parto; que demonstra cuidado e afeto como o de uma mãe.zh与母亲有关的，尤指怀孕期间或产后的；也指像母亲一样慈爱的、关怀的。arصفة تدل على ما يتعلق بالأم أو يشبه الأم في حنانها ورعايتها، ويُستعمل أيضًا للدلالة على صلة القرابة من جهة الأم أو على ما يخص فترة الحمل والولادة وما بعدها.

1. Motherly or nurturing B2 formal

   Having qualities typical of a mother, such as care, affection, and protectiveness.

   • She showed a maternal instinct when caring for the injured bird.
   • His maternal warmth made everyone feel comfortable.
   • The nurse had a gentle, maternal manner with the children.

   ruМатеринскийesMaternal, propio de una madrefrMaternel, maternelledeMütterlichptMaternozh母性的arأمومي

   المرادفات: affectionatecaringmaternalisticmotherlikemotherlyprotective

   الأضداد: fatherlypaternal

2. Related through mother B2 formal

   Relating to or derived from one's mother, especially in terms of family lineage.

   • Her maternal grandmother lives in Spain.
   • He inherited the property from his maternal side of the family.
   • The maternal line of descent can be traced back several centuries.

   ruПо материнской линииesRelacionado con la madre por linajefrmaternel (côté maternel)demütterlicherseitsptMaternozh母系的arمن جهة الأم

   المرادفات: enaticmatrilineal

   الأضداد: paternal

3. Parental or protective B2 formal

   Relating to or characteristic of a parent, especially in a caring or protective role.

   • The teacher had a maternal attitude towards her students.
   • His maternal instincts kicked in when he saw the lost puppy.
   • She provided maternal care to the orphaned children.

   ruМатеринскийesMaternal, protectorfrParental ou protecteurdeMütterlichptMaternozh母亲的arأمومي

   المرادفات: caringmaternalisticmotherlyparentalprotective

   الأضداد: fatherlypaternal

• more maternal comparative form
• most maternal superlative form