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Megleno-Romanian

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Etymology

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From Latin mamma.

Noun

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mamă f

  1. mother

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Romanian

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Etymology

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Inherited from Latin mamma. Compare Aromanian mamã, Romansch mamma, mumma, Sardinian mama, mamma.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈma.mə/
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Noun

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mamă f (plural mame)

  1. mother
    Aceasta e mama mea.
    This is my mother.
  2. A term of address used by a mother for her children.
    Lauro mamă, unde e fratele tău?
    Laura dear, where is your brother?
  3. A term of respectful address used for an old lady, particularly a close friend or family member
    Mă bucur să te văd, mama Mărioară.
    I'm glad to see you, auntie Mărioară.

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Interjection

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mamă

  1. dang, damn, wow (expressing surprise).
    Mamă, n-ar fi trebuit să faci asta.
    Damn, you shouldn't have done this.

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