mama

How to say it

Meaning

a woman's own mother, or a term of direct address to one's mother.

Good to know

Like Data, the 'my' is built in — Mama means 'my mother.'

Examples

• Mama arakunda icayi.My mother loves tea.
• Mama ari mu gikari.Mom is in the yard.
• Ntawuzi aho mama aherereye.No one knows where mom is.
• Mama, uraza ryari?Mom, when are you coming?