maternal
intermediateB2/məˈtɜrnəl/ · ma-ter-nal
Pertaining to a mother; motherly.
Meanings
Pertaining to a mother; motherly.
ماں سے متعلق؛ مادریانہ。
مادری
madri
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- maternal instincts
- maternal care
- maternal bond
Example Sentences
Her maternal instincts kicked in when she saw the child in distress.
جب اس نے بچے کو تکلیف میں دیکھا تو اس کی مادری حس جاگ گئی۔
Jab us ne bachay ko takleef mein dekha to us ki madri hiss jaag gayi.
The maternal role in childbearing is crucial for family dynamics.
بچوں کی پیدائش میں مادری کردار خاندان کی حرکیات کے لئے اہم ہے۔
Bachon ki paidaish mein madri kirdar khandan ki harkiyaat ke liye ahem hai.
She was known for her maternal love and compassion towards all her students.
وہ اپنے تمام طلباء کے لئے مادری محبت اور ہمدردی کی وجہ سے جانی جاتی تھی۔
Woh apne tamam talba ke liye madri mohabbat aur hamdardi ki wajah se jani jati thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'maternal' as related to a 'matriarch', the mother figure in a family.
Imagine a caring mother embracing her child.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تجھ سا کوئی نہیں، ماں کے بغیر دنیا سنسان ہے۔
Tujh sa koi nahi, maan ke bagair duniya sunsaan hai.
No one is like you, the world is desolate without a mother.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ماں کی دعا کبھی خالی نہیں جاتی。
Maan ki dua kabhi khaali nahi jaati.
A mother's prayer never goes unanswered.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "maternus" — of a mother
First known use: 15th century
The word 'maternal' has its roots in Latin, denoting anything related to motherhood.