माँ
māṃeveryday, Hindi
The Hindi word for mom is माँ (māṃ). Many families also say मम्मी (mammī), especially in cities, and families with Urdu influence often say अम्मी (ammī).
Meaning: mother, informal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| माँ | māṃ | everyday, Hindi |
| मम्मी | mammī | casual, urban |
| अम्मी | ammī | Urdu influenced |
माँ (māṃ) works at any age and in any setting. मम्मी (mammī) is the English-influenced version children use at home and with friends.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Tamil, Bengali, Telugu and other languages of India use different words.
When do people say it?
Hindi speakers often add जी (jī) to show respect, as in माँ जी (māṃ jī), mostly when talking about someone else's mother.
Did you know?
- Hindi speakers often use the plural verb for one mother, as in माँ आ रही हैं (māṃ ā rahī haiṃ), as a sign of respect.
Examples in context
- माँ, मुझे भूख लगी है।māṃ, mujhe bhūkh lagī hai.Mom, I am hungry.
- मम्मी बाज़ार गई हैं।mammī bāzār gaī haiṃ.Mom has gone to the market.
- मेरी माँ बहुत अच्छा खाना बनाती हैं।merī māṃ bahut acchā khānā banātī haiṃ.My mom cooks very well.
Example conversation
Little Aarav talks to his mom after school.
- Aaravमाँ, मैं आ गया!māṃ, maiṃ ā gayā!Mom, I am back!
- Momआ जा बेटा, हाथ धो ले।ā jā beṭā, hāth dho le.Come, son, wash your hands.
- Aaravमाँ, आज खाने में क्या है?māṃ, āj khāne meṃ kyā hai?Mom, what is for lunch today?
