мамочка
mamochka
The English phrase "mommy" is translated into Russian as мамочка (mamochka).
мамочка is an informal diminutive of мама and serves as a sweet, affectionate way to call or refer to one's mother.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed by adding the diminutive suffix -очка to the root мама (mama).
Which one should you use?
While мама is the standard word for "mom", мамочка is a more affectionate and diminutive form, similar to the English "mommy".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on its role in a sentence. In the dative case, used when giving something to mommy, use мамочке. When mommy is the direct object of a verb, such as "I love mommy", use the accusative form мамочку.
How do you pronounce it?
mamochka
Did you know?
- Russian has several degrees of affection for the word 'mother'. A speaker can move from мама to мамочка and then to the even more diminutive мамулечка to increase the level of sweetness.
- In some traditional Russian folk tales, the word матушка is used. While it functions like 'mother', it carries a connotation of respect and solemnity that мамочка does not have.
- The suffix -очка used in мамочка is a common way to create a 'diminutive' or 'sweet' form, but it can also be used ironically in certain contexts to sound mockingly precious.
Examples in context
- Мамочка, у меня животик бобо.Mommy, I have a tummy ache.This sentence is useful for hearing the term мамочка used by a child.Tatoeba #5096953 by Karok, translation #2354283 by orcrist
- Где моя мамочка?Where's my mommy?This sentence is useful for seeing how to ask for мамочка.Tatoeba #3253784 by marafon, translation #2254646 by CK
- Мамочка, посмотри на меня!Mamochka, posmotri na menya!Mommy, look at me!
Example conversation
A young man visits his mother at her home.
- Андрей AndreyПривет, мамочка, я пришёл.Privet, mamochka, ya prishol.Hi, mommy, I'm here.
- Анастасия AnastasiaАндрей, мой дорогой, заходи!Andrey, moy dorogoy, zakhodi!Andrey, my dear, come in!
- Андрей AndreyЯ принёс тебе цветы.Ya prinyos tebe tsvety.I brought you flowers.
- Анастасия AnastasiaОни такие красивые, спасибо!Oni takiye krasivye, spasibo!They are so beautiful, thank you!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
