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mater

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/ˈmeɪtər/ · ma-ter

A term referring to a mother, especially in contexts of caregiving or nurturing.

Meanings

nounformal

A term referring to a mother, especially in contexts of caregiving or nurturing.

ایک اصطلاح جو ماں کو ظاہر کرتی ہے، خاص طور پر نگہداشت یا پرورش کے سیاق و سباق میں۔

ماں

maan

Formal: مادر

Synonyms

mothermommammaماںامّیمادر

Antonyms

fatherوالد

Common Collocations

  • maternal instinct
  • maternal love
  • maternal care

Example Sentences

Her maternal nature made her the perfect caregiver.

اس کی ماں جیسی فطرت نے اسے بہترین نگہداشت کرنے والا بنا دیا۔

Us ki maan jaisi fitrat ne use behtareen nigahdasht karne wala bana dia.

Many cultures celebrate maternal figures on Mother's Day.

بہت ساری ثقافتیں ماں کے دن پر مادری شخصیات کا جشن مناتی ہیں۔

Bahut sari saqafatain maan ke din par madri shaksiyat ka jashn manati hain.

The compassionate smile of a mater can soothe any child.

ایک ماں کی مہربان مسکراہٹ کسی بھی بچے کو سکون دے سکتی ہے۔

Aik maan ki mehrban muskurahat kisi bhi bachay ko sukoon de sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

matter:While 'mater' refers to mother, 'matter' pertains to substance or material.

Word Family

maternal
adjectiveمادری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'mater' as the source of life, like a mother.

Picture a nurturing mother caring for her child.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ماں کی دعا سے بڑھ کر کوئی اور چیز نہیں،

Maan ki dua se barh kar koi aur cheez nahi,

There is nothing greater than a mother's prayer.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ماں کے قدموں کے نیچے جنت ہے۔

Maan ke qadmon ke neeche jannat hai.

Paradise lies under the feet of the mother.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "mater" — mother

First known use: 15th century

The word 'mater' comes from Latin and has been adapted in various languages, often relating to concepts of motherhood and source.