momma
word
/ˈmɑmə/
MAH-muh
/mˈɒmɐ/
MO-muh
Definition
"Momma" is an informal, affectionate way to say "mother" or "mom." It can refer to a person's mother or, in some contexts, to a female animal with her babies.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and warm. More common in speech, songs, regional varieties, and family contexts than in formal writing. It can sound childlike, affectionate, or Southern/rural in some varieties of English. Don't confuse it with the standard neutral "mother" or "mom."
Spanish: mamá - mamá (de un animal)Portuguese (BR): mamãe - mãe (de animal)Portuguese (PT): mamã - mãe (de animal)Chinese (Simplified): 妈妈 - 母兽Chinese (Traditional): 媽媽 - 母獸Hindi: माँ - मादा जानवर की माँArabic: ماما - الأم (للحيوان أيضًا)Bengali: মা - মম্মাRussian: мамочка - мама (ласк.)Japanese: ママ - お母ちゃんVietnamese: má - mẹ (thân mật)Korean: 엄마 - 마마Turkish: annecik - anne (samimi)Urdu: اماں - ماں (محبت سے)Indonesian: mẹ - má (thân mật)
Example Sentences
My momma makes the best soup.
basic
The baby is sleeping next to his momma.
basic
The little bear stayed close to its momma.
basic
My momma always said to be kind to people.
natural
You should call your momma and tell her you got home safe.
natural
That kid won't go anywhere without his momma.
natural