Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #50
Word (Wort)

Mama

Translation (Übersetzung) mom, mum, mother
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈmama/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Informal
Tags (Tags)
informal basic vocabulary family people nouns-a1
Mama is a very common, affectionate term for mother in German, used primarily in informal contexts. It's often one of the first words children learn. The word is identical in many languages due to its simple, reduplicative baby-talk origin. In formal contexts, 'Mutter' is preferred. The spelling is consistent, but pronunciation can vary slightly by region.

Mama - German Nouns - Mama Meaning - Mama Translation - Mama Nouns Examples

Mama is a German Nouns

Learn Mama meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Mama is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Mama Examples (Beispiele) in English

Mama examples with English translations. See how to use Mama in sentences. Mama example sentences in English below.

Meine Mama kocht das beste Essen.
My mom cooks the best food.
Expressing a personal opinion about a family member.
Kann ich bitte mit Mama sprechen?
Can I please speak with mom?
Making a polite request on the phone.
Mama, wo sind meine Schuhe?
Mom, where are my shoes?
A child asking a parent for help.
Ihre Mama kommt aus Österreich.
Her mother comes from Austria.
Stating a fact about someone's origin.
Das ist Mamas neues Auto.
That is mom's new car.
Identifying possession.
Wir fahren am Wochenende zu Mama.
We are driving to mom's place this weekend.
Stating a plan involving a location (implied: her house).
Frag doch einfach Mama!
Just ask mom!
Giving advice or a suggestion.
Als Kind war ich immer bei Mama.
As a child, I was always with mom.
Recalling a past habit or situation.
Mama hat mir beim Lernen geholfen.
Mom helped me with studying.
Describing a past action of assistance.
Ein Geschenk für Mama.
A gift for mom.
Labeling the purpose of an object.

Mama Word Family - Mama Related Words - Mama Family Members

Mama Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Mama word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Mama family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Mama related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Formal Equivalent (Formales Äquivalent)
Mutter
Meaning: mother
Example: Meine Mutter ist Ärztin. (My mother is a doctor.)
Noun
Diminutive / More Affectionate (Verkleinerungsform / Zärtlicher)
Mami
Meaning: mommy
Example: Gute Nacht, Mami! (Good night, mommy!)
Noun
Regional Variant (Regionale Variante)
Mutti
Meaning: mommy, mum
Example: Mutti, was gibt es zu essen? (Mom, what's for food?)
Noun
Counterpart (Gegenstück)
Papa
Meaning: dad
Example: Papa und Mama sind im Garten. (Dad and mom are in the garden.)
Noun

Mama Usage - Mama Collocations - Mama Idioms - Mama Synonyms - Mama Antonyms

Mama Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Mama Collocations (Kollokationen)

Mama collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Mama word combinations and how to use Mama with other words naturally.

meine Mama
my mom
High frequency
liebe Mama
dear mom
High frequency
Mama und Papa
mom and dad
High frequency
bei Mama bleiben
to stay with mom
Medium frequency
Mama rufen
to call mom
Medium frequency
Mamas Kuchen
mom's cake
Medium frequency
Mama helfen
to help mom
Medium frequency
Mama fragen
to ask mom
Medium frequency
Mama besuchen
to visit mom
Medium frequency
Mamas Auto
mom's car
Low frequency

Mama Idioms (Redewendungen)

Mama idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Mama with meanings and explanations. Master Mama expressions used in everyday German.

Mamas Liebling
mom's favorite
Refers to a child who is perceived as the mother's favorite, often used teasingly.
Das schaffst du mit links, Mama!
You can do that with your left hand, mom!
An expression of confidence in someone's ability, implying a task is very easy for them.
Mama hat immer Recht.
Mom is always right.
A humorous or resigned acknowledgment of a mother's authority or wisdom.

Mama Synonyms (Synonyme)

Mama synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Mama and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Mama similar words and their usage.

Mutter
Meaning: mother
High similarity
Mami
Meaning: mommy
High similarity
Mutti
Meaning: mommy, mum
High similarity
Mama
Meaning: mom
High similarity
Erzeugerin
Meaning: progenitress
Low similarity

Mama Antonyms (Antonyme)

Mama antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Mama. Discover Mama opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Papa
Meaning: dad, father
Vater
Meaning: father

Mama Semantically Related Words - Mama Contextually Related Words - Mama Thematically Related Words

Mama Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Mama semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Mama. Explore Mama related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Mama contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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