Family

Family

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Mother / Mom

Maa

MAH

About this phrase

Literally

mother

When to use it

The intimate word for mother, used when speaking to or about your own mother. Many Bangladeshi families say ammu or amma instead.

How it feels

Tender and affectionate.

Formality

Familiar

Grammar

Word by word

Examples

In a conversation

You

Tomar maa kemon achhen?

How is your mother?

Friend

Maa bhalo achhen.

Mom is well.