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English - Hungarian
Mum
məm
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
anya, mama, mam, mami
Mum meanings in Hungarian
anya
Example:
My mum is the best cook.
Az anyukám a legjobb szakács.
I called my mum to tell her the news.
Felhívtam az anyukámat, hogy elmondjam a híreket.
Usage: informalContext: Used when referring to one's mother in a casual or affectionate manner.
Note: Commonly used in everyday conversation. 'Anya' is the standard term for 'mother' in Hungarian.
mama
Example:
Mum, can you help me with my homework?
Mama, tudnál segíteni a házi feladatommal?
I love spending time with my mum.
Szeretek az anyukámmal lenni.
Usage: informalContext: Used in a more affectionate or childlike context.
Note: 'Mama' is often used by younger children or in a tender context.
mam
Example:
Excuse me, mam, could you help me?
Elnézést, asszonyom, tudna segíteni?
She is known as 'mam' in the community.
A közösségben 'mam'-nak nevezik.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Can be used in both casual and formal situations to address a woman, often in a respectful manner.
Note: More common in certain regions, especially in rural areas.
mami
Example:
Mami, can I have some ice cream?
Mami, kérhetek egy kis fagyit?
I miss my mami when I'm away.
Hiányzik a mamim, amikor távol vagyok.
Usage: informalContext: A term of endearment used, especially by children.
Note: 'Mami' is often used in a very affectionate way and may indicate a close relationship.
Mum's synonyms
silent
Silent means not making or accompanied by any sound.
Example: She remained silent throughout the meeting.
Note: Silent implies a lack of noise or sound, while 'mum' specifically refers to a person who is not speaking or keeping quiet.
quiet
Quiet means making very little noise or sound.
Example: Please be quiet during the exam.
Note: Quiet can refer to a general state of low noise, while 'mum' specifically refers to someone being silent or not speaking.
hush
Hush means to make someone or something quiet or stop making noise.
Example: The teacher hushed the noisy students in the classroom.
Note: Hush is a verb that can be used to quieten someone or something, while 'mum' is a noun referring to silence.
Mum expressions, common phrases
mum's the word
This phrase means to keep silent or keep information confidential.
Example: When asked about the surprise party, Sarah said, 'Mum's the word.'
Note: The phrase 'mum's the word' uses 'mum' in a figurative sense to mean 'keep quiet,' rather than referring to one's mother.
keep mum
This phrase means to remain silent or not speak about something.
Example: She decided to keep mum about the incident to avoid unnecessary drama.
Note: Similar to 'mum's the word,' 'keep mum' also implies keeping information to oneself.
Mum everyday (slang) expressions
mum
Used to describe someone who is silent or not revealing information.
Example: She kept mum about the surprise party.
Note: Same meaning as 'keep mum' or 'mum's the word', but in a concise form.
mum's the term
A play on the idiom 'mum's the word' to mean someone has revealed a secret.
Example: I can't believe he let the cat out of the bag about the promotion.
Note: Combining two phrases 'mum's the word' and 'cat's out of the bag' for a creative expression.
Mum - Examples
My mum is the best cook in the world.
Az anyukám a világ legjobb szakácsa.
I miss my mum so much.
Nagyon hiányzik az édesanyám.
Mum, can you help me with my homework?
Anya, tudsz segíteni a házi feladatommal?',
Mum grammar
Mum - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: mum
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): mum
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): mums
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): mum
Syllables, Separation and Stress
mum Contains 1 syllables: mum
Phonetic transcription: ˈməm
mum , ˈməm (The red syllable is stressed)
Mum - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
mum: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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