mam
word
/ˈɛˈmeɪˈɛm/
/mˈæm/
Definition
A British informal and affectionate way to say 'mom' or 'mother'; used mainly by children or in a loving context.
Usage & Nuances
'Mam' is most common in northern UK and Ireland. It's informal, affectionate, and mainly used by children or within families. In American and southern UK English, 'mom' or 'mum' are preferred. Avoid using 'mam' in formal writing or with strangers.
Spanish: mamá (informal) - mamiPortuguese (BR): mamãe (informal)Portuguese (PT): mamã (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 妈妈 (口语) - 妈咪Chinese (Traditional): 媽媽 (口語) - 媽咪Hindi: माँ (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: ماما (غير رسمي)Bengali: মা (সাধারণ কথা)Russian: мам (разговорное) - мамаJapanese: マム（イギリス英語、口語）Vietnamese: mẹ (thân mật) - má (thân mật)Korean: 맘 (구어체) - 엄마Turkish: anne (samimi) - anneciğimUrdu: اماں (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: mam (akrabah, biasanya Inggris) - mama
Example Sentences
That’s my mam over there.
basic
My mam makes the best cookies.
basic
Can I have some juice, mam?
basic
Hey mam, what’s for dinner tonight?
natural
I’ll ask my mam if I can come to your house this weekend.
natural
Don’t forget your coat, mam said it’s cold outside!
natural