μαμά
mamá[maˈma]
The English word "mom" is translated into Greek as μαμά (mamá).
μαμά is an informal word for a mother.
Which one should you use?
While μαμά is the informal way to say "mom", the term μητέρα is the more formal and standard word for "mother".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes depending on its role in a sentence. When used as the direct object, use the form τη μαμά. When showing possession (for example, to say "mom's"), use the genitive form της μαμάς.
How do you pronounce it?
mamá
Did you know?
- Greek speakers often use the term μανούλα as an affectionate version of μαμά, adding a diminutive suffix to express tenderness.
- The ancient ancestor of μαμά was actually the word μάμμη, which was used to mean both 'mom' and 'grandmother'.
- In traditional Greek households, adult children often continue to address their mother as μαμά long after they have grown up.
Examples in context
- Είμαι η μαμά του Τομ.I'm Tom's mom.This sentence is useful for identifying oneself as the μαμά of someone.Tatoeba #5561722 by Zeus, translation #2235792 by CK
- Μαμά βιάσου! Όλοι περιμένουν.Mom, hurry up! Everyone's waiting.This sentence is useful for directly addressing μαμά.Tatoeba #4653495 by pinkmpnster, translation #4636274 by CK
- Η μαμά ετοιμάζει το φαγητό στην κουζίνα.Mom prepares the food in the kitchen.This sentence is useful for describing an action performed by the μαμά.Tatoeba #3040475 by glavkos, translation #9409495 by Nylez
- Μαμά, μπορείς να μου πεις πού είναι το πουκάμισό μου;Mom, can you tell me where my shirt is?
- Είσαι η καλύτερη μαμά στον κόσμο!You're the best mom in the world!
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giorgos is talking to Eleni about her mother.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠού είναι η μαμά σου;Pou einai i mama sou?Where is your mom?
- Ελένη EleniΗ μαμά είναι στο σούπερ μάρκετ.I mama einai sto souper market.Mom is at the supermarket.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘα επιστρέψει σύντομα;Tha epistrepsei syntoma?Will she be back soon?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, έρχεται τώρα.Nai, erchetai tora.Yes, she is coming now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry μαμά, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries μαμά, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
