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väterlich

paternal

Meaning of väterlich

father’s line

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German[ˈfɛːtɐlɪç]
Russian transcription[po ɐtˈsovskəj ˈlʲinʲi]
paternal
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väterlich with Russian translation

väterlich usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Его дядя по отцовской линии — врач.

Sein väterlicher Onkel ist Arzt.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Отцовская линия его семьи живёт в Баварии.

Die väterliche Seite seiner Familie lebt in Bayern.

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väterlich belongs to the topic "Family Relationships". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

väterlichпо отцовской линии
Familieсемья
Elternродители
Mamaмама
Papaпапа
Kindребёнок
Kinderдети

väterlich synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between väterlich / elterlich / väterliche Linie / väterliche Abstammung / vom Vater her / von der Vaterseite

E
🇩🇪German
elterlich

More general; refers to parents in general, not specifically the father’s side. So it is only loosely related.

B2Often
V
🇩🇪German
väterliche Linie

Refers to the lineage through the father, i.e. the paternal family line. Sounds somewhat formal or genealogical.

B2Rarely
V
🇩🇪German
väterliche Abstammung

Emphasizes descent through the father or the paternal family. It sounds more formal and is often used in historical or genealogical contexts.

B2Rarely
V
🇩🇪German
vom Vater her

A simple, spoken way to say “from the father’s side.” Less formal than the noun phrases.

B2Often
V
🇩🇪German
von der Vaterseite

Means “from the father’s side”; a neutral expression used when talking about family origin.

B2Often

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How to pronounce väterlich and what this word means

väterlich means paternal. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce väterlich

[ˈfɛːtɐlɪç]

väterlich translation

paternal

väterlich examples

Sein väterlicher Onkel ist Arzt.

väterlich transcription

[ˈfɛːtɐlɪç]

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väterlich meaning: what does it mean?

den Vater oder die väterliche Linie betreffend

väterlich pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

väterlich is pronounced as [ˈfɛːtɐlɪç]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

väterlich definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Sein väterlicher Onkel ist Arzt. Translation: Его дядя по отцовской линии — врач.

Is väterlich part of Family Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, väterlich (paternal) can be learned in the Family Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is väterlich part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, väterlich (paternal) 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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