Dictionary
English - Polish
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.
mama, matka, mama (slang), mum (in the context of silence)
Mum meanings in Polish
mama
Example:
I love my mum very much.
Bardzo kocham moją mamę.
Mum is cooking dinner tonight.
Mama gotuje dzisiaj obiad.
Usage: informalContext: Used when addressing or referring to one's mother.
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'mum' and is used in everyday conversation.
matka
Example:
My mum is a great teacher.
Moja matka jest świetną nauczycielką.
She raised three children as a single mum.
Wychowała troje dzieci jako samotna matka.
Usage: formalContext: Used in more formal contexts or written language.
Note: While 'mama' is more colloquial, 'matka' is used in official documents or discussions.
mama (slang)
Example:
Hey, mum, can I borrow the car?
Hej, mamo, czy mogę pożyczyć samochód?
Mum, I'm home!
Mamo, jestem w domu!
Usage: informalContext: Casual conversations, especially among younger people.
Note: Sometimes used affectionately or playfully, especially by children or teenagers.
mum (in the context of silence)
Example:
He didn’t say a mum word about the issue.
Nie powiedział ani słowa na ten temat.
She kept mum about her plans.
Zachowała milczenie na temat swoich planów.
Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate that someone is being silent or not sharing information.
Note: This usage is less common in Polish and may be translated more literally as 'milczeć' or 'nie mówić'.
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.
Moja mama jest najlepszą kucharką na świecie.
I miss my mum so much.
Bardzo tęsknię za moją mamą.
Mum, can you help me with my homework?
Mamo, czy możesz mi pomóc z zadaniem domowym?
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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