Cool MateMeaning of Mum
In simple words: A word for mother.
Mum in a sentence
- Mum is making dinner for the whole family.
- My mum helps me with my homework every evening.
- I love to surprise my mum on her birthday.
- Mum always knows how to make me feel better.
- In many cultures, being a mum is a great honor.
How to use Mum
Used primarily in British and Australian English. More casual than 'mother'. Not appropriate in formal writing or speech.
Grammar pattern
standalone term
Memory hint
Sounds like 'thumb' — think of your mum giving you a thumbs up.
Related words
Common mistakes with Mum
- Confused with 'mom', which is American English.
- Used in formal contexts where 'mother' is preferred.
- Mispronounced as 'muhm' instead of 'mum'.
Mum appears in
Mum in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ماما
كلمة تعني أم.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মা
মাকে ডাকার একটা শব্দ।
- GermanDeutsch
Mama
Ein Wort für Mutter.
- SpanishEspañol
Mamá
Una palabra para madre.
- Persianفارسی
مامان
یه جور صدا زدن مامان.
- FrenchFrançais
Maman
Un mot pour dire mère.
- Hindiहिन्दी
माँ
माँ के लिए एक शब्द।
- ItalianItaliano
Mamma
Una parola per madre.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Mãe
Uma palavra para mãe.
- RussianРусский
Мама
Мама, мать.
- Urduاردو
امی
ماں کے لیے ایک لفظ۔
- Chinese中文
妈妈
一个指代母亲的词。
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Frequently asked questions about Mum
What does Mum mean?
A word for mother.
What is the definition of Mum?
a mother
How do you use Mum in a sentence?
Mum is making dinner for the whole family.
Can you give another example of Mum?
My mum helps me with my homework every evening.
What are synonyms for Mum?
Common alternatives include mother, mama, mumsy.
What is the opposite of Mum?
Opposite meanings include dad, father.
What words go with Mum?
It commonly pairs with young, single, unmarried, mum and dad.
What are common mistakes when using Mum?
Confused with 'mom', which is American English. Used in formal contexts where 'mother' is preferred. Mispronounced as 'muhm' instead of 'mum'.
How do you pronounce Mum?
US: /["/mʌm/"]/, UK: /["/mʌm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Mum formal or informal?
"Mum" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Mum?
Used primarily in British and Australian English. More casual than 'mother'. Not appropriate in formal writing or speech.
What CEFR level is Mum?
"Mum" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.