noun family beginner

mama

/mama/

ماما

Translations

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English mother / mom
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French mère / maman
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Arabic Script ماما

Word Information

Part of Speech
noun
Gender
feminine
Category
family
Difficulty
beginner

Usage Examples

Darija

mama kat-tiyyeb l-makla zwina.

English

Mom cooks delicious food.

How to Say 'mother / mom' in Darija

Mama (ماما) is the Moroccan Darija word for "mother / mom" (French: mère / maman). It is pronounced /mama/. This word is used as a noun (feminine) in everyday Moroccan Arabic. It belongs to the family category and is considered beginner-level vocabulary. Darija (Moroccan Arabic) borrows many words from Spanish, French, and Amazigh — mama is a common word you'll hear in daily conversations across Morocco.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does mama mean in Darija?

Mama (ماما) is a Moroccan Darija word meaning "mother / mom" in English and "mère / maman" in French. It is a beginner-level word in the family category.

How do you say "mother / mom" in Moroccan Darija?

"mother / mom" in Moroccan Darija is "mama" , written ماما in Arabic script. It is pronounced /mama/.

How do you pronounce mama?

Mama is pronounced /mama/. You can listen to the audio pronunciation by clicking the "Listen" button above.

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