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Noun — A word for "mother," used in several South Asian languages and borrowed into English in that context.

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Etymology

Related to the word for "mother" across several South Asian languages, including Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “amma” mean?

The word “amma” means a word for "mother," used in several South Asian languages and borrowed into English in that context.

How do you pronounce “amma”?

“Amma” is pronounced UH-muh (/ˈʌmə/ in IPA).

How do you use “amma” in a sentence?

Here is “amma” used in a sentence: “She still calls her grandmother "Amma.".”

What part of speech is “amma”?

“Amma” is a noun.

Where does the word “amma” come from?

The word “amma” comes from Hindi. Related to the word for "mother" across several South Asian languages, including Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu.

How many meanings does “amma” have?

“Amma” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a word for "mother," used in several South Asian languages and borrowed into English in that context.

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