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Pronunciation

阿媽

aa3 maa1

Mum

Recorded Cantonese

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When to use it

阿媽 is a familiar word for mum, used for direct address as well as talking about your mother.

Examples

阿媽今日返唔返嚟食飯

aa3 maa1 gam1 jat6 faan1 m4 faan1 lai4 sik6 faan6

Is Mum coming home for dinner today?

阿媽,我返嚟喇。

aa3 maa1 ngo5 faan1 lai4 laa3

Mum, I am back.