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English - Russian
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.
мама, мамочка, мамка, мама (в разговорной речи), мамочка (в ласковом смысле)
Mum meanings in Russian
мама
Example:
I love my mum very much.
Я очень люблю свою маму.
Mum is making dinner tonight.
Мама сегодня готовит ужин.
Usage: informalContext: Used in everyday conversation to refer to one's mother.
Note: This is the most common usage and is used by children and adults alike.
мамочка
Example:
Mummy, can you help me with my homework?
Мамочка, можешь помочь мне с домашним заданием?
I miss my mummy when I'm away.
Я скучаю по мамочке, когда я далеко.
Usage: informalContext: A more affectionate term used by young children.
Note: This term conveys a sense of warmth and love, often used by kids.
мамка
Example:
My mum is the best cook in the world.
Моя мамка — лучший повар на свете.
Mamka always knows how to make me smile.
Мамка всегда знает, как меня развеселить.
Usage: informalContext: Often used in colloquial speech, can imply familiarity or casualness.
Note: This term is less formal and may be used regionally.
мама (в разговорной речи)
Example:
Mum, can I go out tonight?
Мама, могу я выйти погулять сегодня вечером?
I told mum about my plans.
Я рассказал маме о своих планах.
Usage: informalContext: General term used in various contexts when addressing or referring to one's mother.
Note: Widely recognized and accepted; a neutral term.
мамочка (в ласковом смысле)
Example:
I love you, mummy!
Я тебя люблю, мамочка!
Mummy, you're the best!
Мамочка, ты лучшая!
Usage: informalContext: Used to express deep affection, often by children.
Note: This term is affectionate and may be used in endearing contexts.
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.
Моя мама - лучший повар в мире.
I miss my mum so much.
Я так скучаю по маме.
Mum, can you help me with my homework?
Мама, можешь помочь мне с домашним заданием?
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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