мама
mum
informal mother
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мама with English translation
мама usage examples
My mum always leaves a note in my lunchbox.
Моя мама всегда кладёт записку в мой ланчбокс.
I told my mum I'd be late for dinner.
Я сказал(а) маме, что опоздаю на ужин.
My mom read me a bedtime story last night.
Моя мама прочитала мне сказку перед сном прошлой ночью.
I asked my mom to drive me to the station this morning.
Я попросил маму отвезти меня на станцию сегодня утром.
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мама synonyms
What's the difference between мама / мамочка / мамуля / мать / мамаша / матушка
The neutral and most common word for “mom”.
My mom is at home today.
Моя мама сегодня дома.
An affectionate diminutive way to say “mom”.
Mommy, hug me.
Мамочка, обними меня.
A colloquial affectionate word showing warmth and closeness.
Thanks, mommy.
Спасибо, мамуля.
The mother was waiting for her son at home.
Мать ждала сына дома.
A colloquial word; it can sound dismissive or ironic.
That mom is arguing again.
Эта мамаша опять ругается.
An old-fashioned respectful or affectionate word; often sounds folk-like or outdated.
Mother was waiting for guests by the window.
Матушка ждала гостей у окна.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce мама and what this word means
мама translation: mum. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce мама
[ˈmamə]
мама translation
mum
мама examples
My mum always leaves a note in my lunchbox.
мама transcription
[ˈmamə], мам
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Questions about this word
мама meaning: what does it mean?
неформальное обращение к матери, ласковое имя
мама pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
мама is pronounced as [ˈmamə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
мама definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
My mum always leaves a note in my lunchbox. Translation: Моя мама всегда кладёт записку в мой ланчбокс.
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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