Polish · Family & People
mama
mum / mom
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
An informal word for one's mother.
Example
Mama gotuje obiad.
Mum is cooking dinner.
Etymology
'Mama' is derived from baby-talk structures present in many languages around the world, highlighting its roots in familial and approachable language, signifying mother.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mama' is predominantly used informally, in everyday spoken interactions, especially by children and within families, recognized throughout different Polish-speaking regions.