Bahasa Melayu
mama
English
mother, mum
Mama is a warm and familiar word for mother.
ماما
Examples
Contoh ayat
Mama sedang menyediakan sarapan di dapur.
Mother is preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
Anak kecil itu memanggil mama apabila bangun tidur.
The little child called for mum when he woke up.
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What does “mother” mean in Malay?
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mama
A familiar address for mother.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mamai
- forgetful; absent-minded
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