Mutti
/ˈmʊti/
The German term Mutti means 'mom' or 'mommy'.
Mutti is an endearing term used to refer to one's mother.
Which one should you use?
While Mutti is affectionate and informal, Mutter is the standard, more formal term for 'mother'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Mutti is an informal and affectionate term, similar to 'mommy' or 'mom' in English.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Mutti is Muttis.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmʊti/
Did you know?
- In modern German politics, the term Mutti became a widely used nickname for former Chancellor Angela Merkel to describe her maternal and protective leadership style.
- The diminutive suffix -i used to create Mutti is a common pattern in German for creating 'pet names', similar to how Opa becomes Opi for grandfather.
- The term Mutti is often used in German food branding, such as for certain types of traditional cakes or home-style cooking, to evoke a feeling of nostalgia and homemade quality.
Examples in context
- Mutti, du bist die Beste!Mom, you're the best!
- Mutti, ich habe dir ein Geschenk gekauft.Mom, I bought you a gift.
- Wo ist Mutti gerade?Where is Mom right now?
- Ich muss Mutti kurz anrufen.I need to call Mom quickly.
Example conversation
Julia and Felix are talking in the kitchen about their mother.
- JuliaHast du Mutti schon gefragt?Have you asked Mom yet?
- FelixNein, ich warte noch auf sie.No, I am still waiting for her.
- JuliaMutti kommt bestimmt bald nach Hause.Mom will surely be home soon.
- FelixHoffentlich, ich habe nämlich Hunger.Hopefully, because I am hungry.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Mutti, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
