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German

väterlich

Adjective[ˈfɛːtɐˌlɪç]C1

fatherly

väterlich is a German adjective meaning “fatherly”.

Comparative: väterlicher
Superlative: am väterlichsten

In other languages

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Meanings

fatherly
paternal

Examples

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Tom erteilte seinem Sohn einen väterlichen Rat.Tom gave his son some fatherly advice.

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