noun

mum

Translation

mom, mother

I love my mum very much.

I love my mom very much.

Mum, can I have some ice cream?

Mom, can I have some ice cream?

((sb.'s)) mom (someone's) mother My mom is a doctor.

Synonyms: mother, ma, mummy (UK), mom (US)

A shortened, informal form of 'mummy', which itself is a child's version of 'mother'. The 'm' sound is one of the first sounds babies make.

The 'm' sound is often associated with mothers in many languages (mama, maman, etc.). It's a warm, comforting sound.