No. 980 in Swedish
mamma
"Mother" or "mom" in English.
In a sentence
Min mamma lagar en god middag.
My mom cooks a delicious dinner.
Here, 'mamma' is used as a reference to one's own mother, expressing a familial connection.
Barnen ropade på sin mamma i parken.
The children called for their mom in the park.
In this context, 'mamma' is utilized to indicate the mother of the children, highlighting a relational aspect.
Ser du min systers mamma på bilden?
Do you see my sister's mom in the picture?
Here, 'mamma' is used to specify the mother of another individual, showing possession and relational clarity.
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