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.

Antonym: tata

Mother; A mother

Example:

Umama uyakubiza. 'Mother is calling you.'

Mothers; The mothers

Context:

Plural of umama

Example:

Oomama baphi na? 'Where are the mothers?'

Maternal aunt; Mother's sister

Context:

umama + kazi (augmentative suffix)

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