Mum: meaning, definitions and examples

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mum

[ mʌm ]

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family

A mother, typically one's own.

Synonyms

mama, mom, mother

Examples of usage

My mum is the best cook in the family.
I called my mum to wish her a happy Mother's Day.

Translations

Translations of the word "mum" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mãe

🇮🇳 माँ

🇩🇪 Mutter

🇮🇩 ibu

🇺🇦 мама

🇵🇱 mama

🇯🇵 母

🇫🇷 mère

🇪🇸 mamá

🇹🇷 anne

🇰🇷 엄마

🇸🇦 أم

🇨🇿 maminka

🇸🇰 mama

🇨🇳 妈妈

🇸🇮 mama

🇮🇸 móðir

🇰🇿 ана

🇬🇪 დედა

🇦🇿 ana

🇲🇽 mamá

Word origin

The word 'mum' is a colloquial term for 'mother' and is commonly used in British English. It is derived from the Old English word 'mamma', which means 'mother'. The term has been used for centuries to refer to one's female parent and continues to be a popular and endearing term of affection.