мама
mama
The Bulgarian word for mom is мама (mama).
мама is an informal way to refer to a mother.
Which one should you use?
мама is the informal version used for 'mom', whereas майка is the standard or formal term for 'mother'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
мама is used in informal situations. For a more formal or standard tone, use майка.
How does it change in a sentence?
мама is a feminine noun and follows feminine declension patterns.
How do you pronounce it?
mama
When do people say it?
In Bulgaria, Mother's Day is known as Ден на майката.
Did you know?
- Bulgarian has a separate word мама which means 'a trick' or 'deception' and comes from the verb ма́мя.
- In Bulgarian culture, the concept of 'mother' is so central that the word майка is often used metaphorically to describe a 'mother country' or a 'motherland'.
- In many Bulgarian households, even as children grow older, they may use 'diminutives' of мама to sound more affectionate, such as мамичка (mamichka).
Examples in context
- Мама приготвя вечерята.Mom is getting dinner ready.This sentence shows how to use мама when describing someone preparing dinner.Tatoeba #830681 by ednorog, translation #486130 by CK
- Майка ми е изключително горда с мен.Mom is extremely proud of me.
- Данъчната служба изисква подпис на майката.The tax office requires a signature from the mother.
- Мама, ще свариш ли вечеря?Mom, will you cook dinner?
- Мама, денят ми беше страхотен!Mom, my day was amazing!
- Обичам те, мамо.I love you, mom.
- Мамо, помогни ми, моля.Mom, please help me.
- Мамо, къде си?Mom, where are you?
- Благодаря ти, мама.Thank you, mom.
- Мамо, готвиш най-добрата храна.Mom, you cook the best food.
- Мама, може ли да ми помогнеш?Mama, mozhe li da mi pomognes?Mom, can you help me?
- Къде е мама в момента?Kade e mama v momenta?Where is mom right now?
Example conversation
Ivan and Victoria are talking at home about their mother.
- Иван IvanВиктория, къде е мама?Viktoriya, kade e mama?Victoria, where is mom?
- Виктория ViktoriyaТя е в градината, Иван.Tya e v gradinata, Ivan.She is in the garden, Ivan.
- Иван IvanМама има ли нужда от нещо?Mama ima li nuzhda ot neshto?Does mom need anything?
- Виктория ViktoriyaНе, тя е добре.Ne, tya e dobre.No, she is fine.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries мама, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
