maternal
Translation
maternal
Examples
Sie zeigte maternale Gefühle.
She showed maternal feelings.
Der maternale Instinkt ist stark.
The maternal instinct is strong.
Grammar Patterns
maternal + Noun maternal ... maternal instinct
Similar Words
Synonyms: mütterlich (motherly)
Etymology
From Latin 'maternus' (of a mother), which comes from 'mater' (mother).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'maternal'. Connect it to 'Mutter' (mother).