mother
Translation
mother
Examples
My mother is a teacher.
My mother is a teacher.
She is the mother of two children.
She is the mother of two children.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) mother someone's mother Her mother is very kind.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mum, ma; Antonyms: father
Etymology
From Old English 'mōdor', from Proto-Germanic *mōdēr. The 'ma' sound is common for 'mother' in many languages worldwide.
Memory Tips
Think of the universal 'ma' sound that babies often make, which is linked to the word for mother in many cultures.