అమ్మ
amma/amːa/
The English word "mama" is translated to Telugu as అమ్మ (amma).
అమ్మ is a term used to refer to one's mother.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /amːa/.
Did you know?
- There is a common Telugu expression అమ్మో derived from అమ్మ that is used specifically to express fear, shock or surprise.
- In some rural dialects, అమ్మ can be used to address a young girl as a term of affection or politeness.
- In some Telugu poetic traditions, calling a deity by the name అమ్మ is a way to express a deep, personal, and nurturing relationship with the divine.
Examples in context
- అమ్మ వస్తుంది.Amma vastundi.Mother is coming.
Example conversation
Shravani and Kiran are talking at home about their mother.
- శ్రావణి Sravaniకిరణ్, అమ్మ ఎక్కడ ఉంది?Kiran, amma ekkada undi?Kiran, where is mother?
- కిరణ్ Kiranఅమ్మ వంటగదిలో ఉంది.Amma vantagadhilo undi.Mother is in the kitchen.
- శ్రావణి Sravaniఅమ్మను పిలవాలా?Ammanu pilavala?Should I call mother?
- కిరణ్ Kiranవద్దు, అమ్మ పని చేస్తోంది.Vaddu, amma pani chestondi.No, mother is working.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry అమ్మ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
