Mamie Meaning in English

word

US

ˈmeɪmi

MAY-mee

UK

ˈmeɪmi

MAY-mee

التعريف

An affectionate term (from French) for grandmother, similar to 'granny' or 'nana' in English.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Used informally, showing affection for one's grandmother; most common in French-speaking families or in cultural contexts referencing French traditions. Can be used as a direct address ('Hi, Mamie!'). Not typically used for unrelated older women.

• Spanish: abuelita (cariñoso) - abuela
• Portuguese (BR): vovó (carinhoso) - avó
• Portuguese (PT): avó (carinhoso)
• Chinese (Simplified): 奶奶（亲昵称呼）- 外婆（亲昵称呼）
• Chinese (Traditional): 奶奶（親暱稱呼）- 外婆（親暱稱呼）
• Hindi: दादी (प्यार से) - नानी (प्यार से)
• Arabic: جدتي (تحبب)
• Bengali: নানি - দিদা (ঠাকুরমা)
• Russian: бабушка
• Japanese: おばあちゃん
• Vietnamese: bà
• Korean: 할머니
• Turkish: büyükanne
• Urdu: نانی - دادی - نانی امّاں
• Indonesian: nenek

جمل نموذجية

My mamie makes the best cookies.

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We visit mamie every Sunday.

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Mamie tells wonderful stories before bed.

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Whenever I feel sad, I call my mamie for advice.

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We celebrated Mamie's 80th birthday with a big party.

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'Thanks, Mamie! You always know what to say.'

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