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mum

mum

Meaning of mum

informal mother

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British English/ˈmʌm/
American English/ˈmɑm/
mom
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mum belongs to the topic "Family Members". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

mumMama
familyFamilie
parentsEltern
dadPapa
childKind
childrenKinder
grandparentsGroßeltern

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What's the difference between mum / mother / mother-in-law

🇬🇧English

formal or neutral term for a female parent; standard literary form

A1Very Often

Her mother gave her good advice.

🇬🇧English

the mother of one's spouse; related by marriage rather than by direct parenthood

A2Often

His mother-in-law lives nearby and visits often.

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mum means mum. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce mum

/ˈmʌm/

mum translation

mum

mum transcription

/ˈmʌm/, /ˈmɑm/

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mum meaning: what does it mean?

informal mother

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mum is pronounced as /ˈmʌm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is mum part of Family Members vocabulary?

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Is mum part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, mum (mom) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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