No. 6,648 in Swedish
mother
The Swedish word "mother" translates to "mor" in English.
In a sentence
Min mor tycker om att läsa böcker.
My mother likes to read books.
In this sentence, 'mor' is used as a formal term for mother.
Mamma hjälper mig med mina läxor.
Mom helps me with my homework.
Here, 'mamma' is employed as a more informal and affectionate way to refer to one's mother.
Jag skickade ett meddelande till min svärmor.
I sent a message to my mother-in-law.
The word 'svärmor' specifically denotes a mother-in-law, showing relation through marriage.
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