mama
word
/ˈmɑmə/
MAH-muh
/mˈɑːmɐ/
MAH-muh
Definition
A familiar or childlike word for mother; often used by young children or affectionately by adults.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and affectionate. In some cultures, 'mama' is only for very young children, while in others, adults may use it too. Do not use in formal contexts. Similar words: 'mom', 'mommy', 'mum', 'mother'.
Spanish: mamáPortuguese (BR): mamãePortuguese (PT): mamãChinese (Simplified): 妈妈Chinese (Traditional): 媽媽Hindi: माँArabic: ماماBengali: মা - মাম্মা (স্নেহের বা শিশুদের ভাষায়)Russian: мамаJapanese: ママVietnamese: mẹ - má (thân mật) - mama (trẻ em)Korean: 엄마Turkish: anne - mama (çocukça)Urdu: امی - مما (پیار سے / بچوں کی زبان)Indonesian: mama - mama (anak-anak) - ibu (kasual)
Example Sentences
I love my mama.
basic
My little brother calls our mom 'mama'.
basic
Whenever I'm sick, my mama takes care of me.
natural
Can you believe my mama still calls me her baby?
natural
Shh! Don't wake mama; she finally fell asleep.
natural
Mama, can I have a cookie?
basic