maternity — the state of being a mother; the period during pregnancy and shortly after childbirth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being a mother; the period during pregnancy and shortly after childbirth
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈtɜːrnəti/
Korean meaning: 모성, 임신 및 출산 기간
Korean pronunciation: 머-터-너-티 (강세: 터)
Example Sentences
- The company's generous maternity policy allows six months of paid leave.
- She felt like a walking tent in her maternity dress, but at least it was comfortable!
- The maternity ward was so busy that they ran out of pink and blue balloons.
maternity
NOUN//məˈtɜːrnəti//
the state of being a mother; the period during pregnancy and shortly after childbirth
The beautiful journey of motherhood
Maternity moments with fraternity last for eternity
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'mater(어머니)'에서 유래되었으며, 어머니가 되는 상태나 기간을 의미하게 되었습니다. 고대 로마에서부터 모성의 신성함을 강조하던 문화적 배경이 반영된 단어입니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The company's generous maternity policy allows six months of paid leave.”
“She felt like a walking tent in her maternity dress, but at least it was comfortable!”
“The maternity ward was so busy that they ran out of pink and blue balloons.”
“Modern maternity care has significantly reduced risks for both mothers and babies.”
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