माँ
mā̃/mɑ̃ː/
The Hindi word for "mom" is माँ (mā̃).
माँ is a common and simple way to say "mom" in Hindi to refer to a female parent.
Which one should you use?
While माँ is a standard term, मम्मी is a popular informal loanword used frequently by children and young adults in urban India. For more formal or respectful settings, you might use माता जी or माँ जी.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
माँ is an informal way to address a female parent. For a more respectful approach, you can use माँ जी or the formal term माता जी. In urban areas, the informal loanword मम्मी is also very common among younger generations.
How does it change in a sentence?
माँ is a noun used to address a female parent. It does not change its form based on the gender of the person being spoken to.
How do you pronounce it?
mā̃
Did you know?
- In Hindi, the word माँ is often used as a title for goddesses, particularly for the Divine Mother or the goddess Durga, who is frequently addressed as माँ दुर्गा.
- The word माँ is a cognitive relative of the English word 'mother', as both trace their roots back to the Proto-Indo-European word *méh₂tēr.
- In many Indian cultures, the term माँ is used affectionately to address elder female figures or caregivers who are not biological parents, signifying a spiritual or emotional bond.
Examples in context
- माँ, मेरी बात सुनिए।Mom, please listen to me.This sentence shows how to use माँ when asking someone to listen.Tatoeba #6829721 by aboi, translation #6829696 by yesjustryan
- उसकी माँ लौट आई।His mom came back.This sentence uses माँ to describe a mother returning.Tatoeba #13689086 by sabretou, translation #8394646 by Amastan
- मुझे मेरी माँ चाहिए।I want my mom.This sentence uses माँ to express a desire for one's mother.Tatoeba #3927404 by sabretou, translation #3822374 by CK
- कृपया यहाँ आएं, माता जी।Please come here, Mom.
- माँ जी, क्या मैं आपकी मदद कर सकता हूँ?Mom, can I help you?
- कृपया उन्हें अम्बा जी कहिए।Please address her as Amba Ji.
- शुभ रात्रि, माँ।Goodnight, Mom.
- मम्मी, मैं आपके बिना अधूरा हूँ।Mom, I am incomplete without you.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Priya and Aditya are talking about their families in a park.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या तुम्हारी माँ ठीक हैं?Kya tumhari maa thik hain?Is your mom doing well?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ, मेरी माँ बहुत खुश हैं।Haan, meri maa bahut khush hain.Yes, my mom is very happy.
- प्रिया Priyaमेरी माँ भी कल आ रही हैं।Meri maa bhi kal aa rahi hain.My mom is also coming tomorrow.
- आदित्य Adityaयह तो बहुत अच्छी बात है।Yeh toh bahut acchi baat hai.That is very good news.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry माँ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries माँ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
