мама
mom; mother
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈmamə/
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Cultural Note
Мама is the warm, everyday word; мать is more formal or literary.
📝 Example Sentences
Мама готовит ужин на кухне.
Mom is cooking dinner in the kitchen.
Я позвонил маме утром.
I called my mom in the morning.
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