Igama · root entry nº 189
mama
Mother; A respectful form of address towards old women
mha: An affectionate address to one's mother and also a respectful address to old women in general.
Iinguqu · transformations of the root
u + mama →
umama
noun (class 1a)
Mother; A mother
Umama uyakubiza. 'Mother is calling you.'
oo + mama →
oomama
noun (class 2a)
Mothers; The mothers
Oomama baphi na? 'Where are the mothers?'
umama + kazi →
umakazi
noun (class 1a)
Maternal aunt; Mother's sister
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