माँ
mother
Examples
3 of 5मेरी माँ बाज़ार जा रही हैं।
My mother is going to the market.
माँ का समाज में विशेष स्थान होता है।
A mother holds a special place in society.
माँ, क्या मैं बाहर खेलने जा सकता हूँ?
Mom, can I go out to play?
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the first sound a baby makes ('Ma') and associate it with the 'M' in Mother. The nasal sound is like a soft hum of a lullaby.
Quick Quiz
मेरी _____ दुनिया में सबसे अच्छी है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: माँ
Examples
मेरी माँ बाज़ार जा रही हैं।
everydayMy mother is going to the market.
माँ का समाज में विशेष स्थान होता है।
formalA mother holds a special place in society.
माँ, क्या मैं बाहर खेलने जा सकता हूँ?
informalMom, can I go out to play?
इस कविता में कवि ने अपनी माँ के प्रति प्रेम व्यक्त किया है।
academicIn this poem, the poet has expressed love towards his mother.
कंपनी की नई नीति से कामकाजी माँ को लाभ होगा।
businessThe company's new policy will benefit working mothers.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
माँ-बाप
parents
माँ के हाथ का स्वाद
the taste of mother's cooking
धरती माँ
Mother Earth
Often Confused With
In English 'mama' means mother, but in Hindi 'Māmā' means maternal uncle (mother's brother).
Mamtā refers to the abstract feeling of motherly love/affection, whereas 'Mā' refers to the person.
Usage Notes
'माँ' is the most common and affectionate term for mother. For high respect or in religious/formal contexts, 'Mātā' or 'Mātājī' is often used.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget the nasal sound (represented by the chandrabindu symbol) at the end, pronouncing it as 'Ma' instead of 'Mā̃'.
Memory Tip
Think of the first sound a baby makes ('Ma') and associate it with the 'M' in Mother. The nasal sound is like a soft hum of a lullaby.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Mātṛ' (मातृ).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Indian culture, the mother is highly revered and often equated with God, as seen in the adage 'Mātā Pitā Guru Deva'.
Quick Quiz
मेरी _____ दुनिया में सबसे अच्छी है।
Correct!
The correct answer is: माँ
Related Grammar Rules
Related Phrases
Related Vocabulary
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परिवार
A1family
भाई
A1A male sibling who shares one or both parents with another person. In South Asian culture, it is also a respectful way to address male friends, colleagues, or even strangers.
बहन
A1A female sibling who shares one or both parents with another person. In South Asian culture, the term is also frequently used to address women of a similar age as a mark of respect or affection, even without a biological link.
पिता
A1father
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