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Mama
Eine Frau, die ein Kind geboren hat oder sich liebevoll um ein Kind kümmert.
Definition & meaning
The word "Mama" is an informal and affectionate term for a mother. It is typically used by children to address their mothers, or by adults when speaking about their mother in a sentimental or familiar context. It is the German equivalent of "mom" or "mommy" in English.
Grammar & Word origin
"Die Mama" is a feminine noun. It is typically declined as:
- Nominative: die Mama
- Genitive: der Mama
- Dative: der Mama
- Accusative: die Mama
- Plural: die Mamas
The word is derived from the natural, instinctive babbling sounds infants make (such as "ma-ma"), which is a common linguistic phenomenon across many languages, known as a primary consonant-vowel reduplication.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Mutter (the standard, formal term for mother)
- Mutti (another informal, affectionate term)
- Mami (a variation of Mama, often used by smaller children)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Heute ruft Mama die Kinder zum Essen.noun
Today, Mama calls the children to dinner.
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