A1NounFeminine
la mamma
mum / mom
/MAM-mah/
Plural: mamme
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Examples in Context
Mamma mia, che sorpresa!
My goodness, what a surprise!
La mamma prepara sempre qualcosa di buono.
Mum always makes something delicious.
About This Word
'Mamma mia!' is a genuine Italian exclamation of surprise, not just a cliché. 'Mamma' is arguably the most affectively loaded word in the Italian language, deeply tied to Italian cultural identity.
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