noun
amma
UH-muh
Amma (noun) means a word for "mother," used in several South Asian languages and borrowed into English in that context. Example: “She still calls her grandmother "Amma.”
noun
1
A word for "mother," used in several South Asian languages and borrowed into English in that context.
"She still calls her grandmother "Amma.""
2
A title for a female spiritual teacher or elder.
"Pilgrims traveled from across the country to see the Amma."
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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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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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