mamă
mother
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈma.mə/
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Cultural Note
The Romanian mother figure is deeply revered. The expression 'mamă' is also used as an exclamation of surprise ('Mamă!') similar to 'Oh my!' in English. Romanian mothers are traditionally the heart of the household, with cooking being considered an expression of love.
📝 Example Sentences
Mama mea gătește cel mai bun sarmale.
My mother cooks the best cabbage rolls.
O sun pe mama în fiecare seară.
I call my mother every evening.
De Ziua Mamei, îi cumpăr întotdeauna flori.
On Mother's Day, I always buy her flowers.