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maternity meaning in Tamil

தாய்மை tāymai

/məˈtɜːnɪti/US/məˈtɜɹnəti/

maternity in Tamil: தாய்மை (tāymai), மகப்பேறு (makappēṟu). In English, maternity means the state of being a mother; motherhood.

Tamil words for maternity

state of being a mother; motherhood
தாய்மை tāymai
state of being pregnant; pregnancy
மகப்பேறு makappēṟu, தாய்மை tāymai

English meaning of maternity

  1. noun The state of being a mother; motherhood.
  2. noun The state of being pregnant; pregnancy.
  3. noun A ward or department in a hospital in which babies are born.

Full definition of maternity

maternity in a sentence

  • She's working in maternity this month.

Synonyms of maternity

maternity in other languages

Questions about maternity in Tamil

What is the meaning of maternity in Tamil?
Maternity in Tamil is தாய்மை (tāymai), மகப்பேறு (makappēṟu).
maternity என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Maternity: தாய்மை (tāymai), மகப்பேறு (makappēṟu).
What does maternity mean in English?
Maternity means the state of being a mother; motherhood.

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