Mamas Meaning in English

word · lemma: mama

US

ˈmɑməz

MAH-muhz

UK

mˈɑːmɐz

MAH-muz

Definition

An informal or affectionate way to refer to mothers; 'mamas' is the plural form.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and affectionate, most common in US English, sometimes used in songs or when speaking to young children. 'Mamas' can refer to one's own mother or to mothers in general. Not used in formal situations.

• Spanish: mamás - madres (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): mães (informal) - mamães
• Portuguese (PT): mães (informal) - mamãs
• Chinese (Simplified): 妈妈们 - 母亲们（口语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 媽媽們 - 母親們（口語）
• Hindi: मम्मियाँ - माताएँ (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: أمهات (غير رسمي) - ماماز
• Bengali: মায়েরা
• Russian: мамы
• Japanese: ママたち
• Vietnamese: các mẹ - mấy mẹ
• Korean: 엄마들
• Turkish: anneler (samimi)
• Urdu: ماماں (غیر رسمی)
• Indonesian: para mama - para ibu

Example Sentences

All the mamas at the party were smiling.

basic

The mamas helped bake cookies for the school event.

basic

Little kids love their mamas very much.

basic

Some mamas started a group to support each other.

natural

You know how mamas worry about their kids.

natural

At the playground, all the mamas chatted while watching their kids play.

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