mama
Translation
mama, mum, mother
Examples
The little girl called for her mama.
The little girl called for her mama.
My mama makes the best cookies.
My mama makes the best cookies.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) mama A baby's first word is often 'mama'.
Similar Words
mom, mother
Etymology
From the reduplication of 'ma', one of the first sounds a baby makes. It's a near-universal word.
Memory Tips
The sound 'ma' is associated with 'mother' in many languages around the world, making it easy to remember.