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mom and dad

[ mʌm ənd dæd ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

family

Mom and dad refer to a person's mother and father. They are typically the primary caregivers and providers for their children. Mom is often associated with nurturing, emotional support, and unconditional love, while dad is often associated with protection, discipline, and guidance.

Synonyms

mama and papa, mother and father, parents.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
mom and dad	Typically used in casual or informal conversations when referring to one's own parents. I'm going to visit my mom and dad this weekend. My mom and dad are celebrating their anniversary.
mother and father	More formal, often used in legal, academic, or serious contexts. My mother and father taught me important life values. The meeting is for mothers and fathers of the graduating class.
parents	A general term used in both formal and informal contexts referring to both one's mother and father collectively. I live with my parents. Parents are invited to attend the school meeting.
mama and papa	Often used by young children or in a quaint, affectionate, or old-fashioned way. Mama, can you read me a bedtime story? Papa is working in the garden.

Examples of usage

I love spending time with my mom and dad.
My mom and dad always support me no matter what.

Translations

Translations of the word "mom and dad" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mãe e pai

🇮🇳 माँ और पिताजी

🇩🇪 Mama und Papa

🇮🇩 ibu dan ayah

🇺🇦 мама і тато

🇵🇱 mama i tata

🇯🇵 ママとパパ

🇫🇷 maman et papa

🇪🇸 mamá y papá

🇹🇷 anne ve baba

🇰🇷 엄마와 아빠

🇸🇦 أمي وأبي

🇨🇿 máma a táta

🇸🇰 mama a otec

🇨🇳 妈妈和爸爸

🇸🇮 mama in oče

🇮🇸 mamma og pabbi

🇰🇿 ана мен әке

🇬🇪 დედა და მამა

🇦🇿 ana və ata

🇲🇽 mamá y papá

Etymology

The terms 'mom' and 'dad' are informal words used to refer to parents. 'Mom' is a short form of 'mother' and 'dad' is a short form of 'father'. These terms have been used for centuries to address and refer to one's parents in a casual and affectionate manner.