mama

How to say it

Meaning

the female parent who bore or raised the speaker, mother; also used as a term of address.

Good to know

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

Examples

• Mama arakunda icyayi.My mother loves tea.
• Mama arateka.Mom is cooking.
• Ese mama ari he?Where is mom?
• Ntabwo mama ahari ubu.Mom is not here right now.