väterlich
paternal
father’s line
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väterlich with Russian translation
väterlich usage examples
Его дядя по отцовской линии — врач.
Sein väterlicher Onkel ist Arzt.
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.
väterlich synonyms
What's the difference between väterlich / elterlich / väterliche Linie / väterliche Abstammung / vom Vater her / von der Vaterseite
More general; refers to parents in general, not specifically the father’s side. So it is only loosely related.
Refers to the lineage through the father, i.e. the paternal family line. Sounds somewhat formal or genealogical.
Emphasizes descent through the father or the paternal family. It sounds more formal and is often used in historical or genealogical contexts.
A simple, spoken way to say “from the father’s side.” Less formal than the noun phrases.
Means “from the father’s side”; a neutral expression used when talking about family origin.
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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]
Questions about this word
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?
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