мама
Translation of мама
mum
Meaning of мама
неформальное обращение к матери, ласковое имя
an informal word for mother
Transcription and pronunciation of мама
ма́ма
stress on the 1st syllable
- Transcription
- [ˈmamə]
- In Latin letters
- mama
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My mum reads me a story every night.
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Мама читает мне сказку каждый вечер.
I told my mum I'd be late for dinner.
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Я сказал маме, что опоздаю на ужин.
My mom reads me a story every night.
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Мама читает мне сказку каждый вечер.
I told my mom I'd be late for dinner.
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Я сказал маме, что опоздаю на ужин.
мама synonyms
What's the difference between мама, мамочка, мамуля, and мать
More tender, like "mommy"; also used by small children.
Playful and affectionate; family talk.
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мама belongs to the topic "Family Members →". Start with a short set of 7 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does мама mean?
an informal word for mother
How do you pronounce мама?
мама is pronounced [ˈmamə], in Latin letters “mama”.
How is мама used in a sentence?
My mum reads me a story every night. Translation: Мама читает мне сказку каждый вечер.
Is мама part of Family Members vocabulary?
Yes, мама (mom) can be learned in the Family Members topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is мама part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, мама (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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