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мама

мама

Meaning of мама

неформальное обращение к матери, ласковое имя

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RU[ˈmamə]
RUмам
mom
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мама with Russian translation

мама usage examples

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

My mum always leaves a note in my lunchbox.

Моя мама всегда кладёт записку в мой ланчбокс.

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

I told my mum I'd be late for dinner.

Я сказал(а) маме, что опоздаю на ужин.

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

My mom read me a bedtime story last night.

Моя мама прочитала мне сказку перед сном прошлой ночью.

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

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 belongs to the topic "Family Members". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

мамаmom
семьяfamily
родителиparents
папаdad
ребёнокchild
детиchildren
бабушка и дедушкаgrandparents

мама synonyms

Related words worth learning together

мамочка
Ласковое, уменьшительное обращение к маме.
мамуля
Разговорное ласковое слово с теплотой и близостью.
мать
Более нейтральное или книжное слово; звучит менее по-домашнему, чем «мама».
мамаша
Разговорное слово; может звучать пренебрежительно или иронично.
матушка
Устаревшее, уважительное или ласковое слово; часто звучит народно или старомодно.
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М
🇷🇺ru
мамочка

Ласковое, уменьшительное обращение к маме.

A1Often

Mommy, hug me.

М
🇷🇺ru
мамуля

Разговорное ласковое слово с теплотой и близостью.

A1Often

Thanks, mommy.

🇷🇺ru

Более нейтральное или книжное слово; звучит менее по-домашнему, чем «мама».

A1Very Often

The mother was waiting for her son at home.

М
🇷🇺ru
мамаша

Разговорное слово; может звучать пренебрежительно или иронично.

A1Rarely

That mom is arguing again.

М
🇷🇺ru
матушка

Устаревшее, уважительное или ласковое слово; часто звучит народно или старомодно.

A1Rarely

Mother was waiting for guests by the window.

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What does мама mean?

неформальное обращение к матери, ласковое имя

How do you pronounce мама?

мама is pronounced as [ˈmamə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is мама 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 (мама) 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 (мама) 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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