Zoeken
paternal
01
paternal, vaderlijk
having qualities or behaviors typically associated with a father, particularly in a caring, supportive, or protective manner
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vaderlijk, ouderlijke
referring to qualities, characteristics, or actions associated with a male parent in general
03
vaderlijk, van vaderszijde
relating to or inherited from one's father or the father's side of the family
04
vaderlijk, paternaal
related on the father's side
paternal
adj
pater
n
paternalism
n
paternalism
n
paternally
adv
paternally
adv
Voorbeeld
The father's voice had a soothing, paternal tone as he read bedtime stories to his young daughter.
His paternal love and support were evident in the way he celebrated his children's achievements and comforted them in times of disappointment.
One of the most valuable pieces of paternal advice he received was to prioritize his education and never stop learning.
School coaches, religious figures and extended family members sometimes take on informal paternal roles for children in their influence.
Foster parents often develop paternal affection for the children in their care, regardless of biological lineage.
