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motherly
/ˈmʌðəli/
adjective
matczyny
Also
macierzyński(m)
Definition
Showing the kind of care, affection, or protection that a mother typically gives.
Examples
She gave the child a warm, motherly hug.
Dała dziecku ciepły, matczyny uścisk.
His aunt always had a motherly concern for his well-being.
Jego ciotka zawsze okazywała macierzyńską troskę o jego dobro.
Collocations
motherly lovemotherly advicemotherly instinct
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