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Meaning of mama | Babel Free

Noun feminine CEFR A1 Common
ˈma.mə

Definitions

  1. definite nominative/accusative singular of mamă
    accusative, definite, form-of, nominative, singular
  2. mum, mom, mother
    feminine
  3. A term of address used by a mother for her children; dear
    familiar, feminine
  4. A term of address used between family members or close friends
    familiar, feminine
  5. A term of respectful address used for an older lady
    feminine

Equivalents

English damn Mummy

Examples

“Aceasta e mama mea.”

This is my mom.

“Coordinate term: tată”
“Lauro mamă, unde e fratele tău?”

Laura dear, where is your brother?

“Ce faci mamă?”

What are you doing dear?

“Mă bucur să te văd, mama Mărioară.”

I'm glad to see you, auntie Mărioară.

CEFR level

A1
Beginner
This word is part of the CEFR A1 vocabulary — beginner level.

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