matka
mother
Pronunciation
/ˈmatka/
Cultural Note
While 'mama' is the informal, affectionate term, 'matka' is the more formal word for mother. In Polish culture, Dzień Matki (Mother's Day) on May 26th is a deeply important holiday, and mothers hold a central role in family life.
📝 Example Sentences
Moja matka zawsze gotuje obiad w niedzielę.
My mother always cooks dinner on Sunday.
Matka przytula swoje dziecko.
The mother hugs her child.
Zostałam matką w zeszłym roku.
I became a mother last year.
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