mother
word
/ˈməðɝ/
MUH-dher
/ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/
MUH-thuh
Definition
A mother is a woman who has a child or children and takes care of them.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal situations. Often appears in family-related phrases like 'mother's love' or 'motherhood.' Do not confuse with 'mom' or 'mum,' which are informal synonyms.
Spanish: madrePortuguese (BR): mãePortuguese (PT): mãeChinese (Simplified): 母亲Chinese (Traditional): 母親Hindi: माँArabic: أمBengali: মাRussian: матьJapanese: 母Vietnamese: mẹKorean: 어머니Turkish: anneUrdu: ماںIndonesian: ibu
Example Sentences
The mother bird feeds her chicks carefully.
basic
I called my mother to tell her the good news.
natural
She gave her mother a big hug.
basic
My mother cooks delicious meals every day.
basic
She has always been a strong mother to her children.
natural
That song always reminds me of my mother.
natural