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Maa in English: Mother (माँ)
Mother
Hindi (Devanagari)
माँ
Hindi (English letters)
maa
माँ (maa) can be expressed as “Mother” in English. For example: “My mother cooks very good food.”
“maa” kehna ho, to English mein “Mother” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Talking about home
My mother cooks very good food.
मेरी माँ बहुत अच्छी खाना बनाती हैं।
meri maa bahut achhi khaana banati hain.
How to pronounce “Mother”
Say it in English
MUH-ther
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Mother: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Mother | माँ maa The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| My mother cooks very good food. | मेरी माँ बहुत अच्छी खाना बनाती हैं। meri maa bahut achhi khaana banati hain. Talking about home | Talking about home |
| Mom. I'm fine, don't worry. | माँ, मैं ठीक हूँ, चिंता मत करो। maa, main theek hoon, chinta mat karo. On the phone | On the phone |
“Mother” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My mother cooks very good food.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
How to use “Mother” in English sentences
1. Talking about home
My mother cooks very good food.
मेरी माँ बहुत अच्छी खाना बनाती हैं।
meri maa bahut achhi khaana banati hain.
2. On the phone
Mom. I'm fine, don't worry.
माँ, मैं ठीक हूँ, चिंता मत करो।
maa, main theek hoon, chinta mat karo.
3. Introducing family
This is my mother, and these are my father.
ये मेरी माँ हैं, और ये मेरे पिता।
ye meri maa hain, aur ye mere pita.
Common mistakes with “Mother”
Instead of
mine mother cooks very good food.
Say this
My mother cooks very good food.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
Mom. I is fine, don't worry.
Say this
Mom. I'm fine, don't worry.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
Showing a photo to a language partner
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Who is with you in the photo?
Show Hindi meaning
फ़ोटो में कौन है आपके साथ?
photo mein kaun hai aapke saath?
You
This is my mother.
Show Hindi meaning
यह मेरी माँ हैं।
yah meri maa hain.
Partner
Where does your mother live?
Show Hindi meaning
आपकी माँ कहाँ रहती हैं?
aapki maa kahaan rehti hain?
You
Mother lives in Pune; I often go to meet her.
Show Hindi meaning
माँ पुणे में रहती हैं, मैं अक्सर मिलने जाता हूँ।
maa Pune mein rehti hain, main aksar milne jaata hoon.
Your turn: use “Mother”
Say this in English: माँ, मैं ठीक हूँ, चिंता मत करो। (maa, main theek hoon, chinta mat karo.)
Reveal sample answer
Mom. I'm fine, don't worry.
माँ, मैं ठीक हूँ, चिंता मत करो।
maa, main theek hoon, chinta mat karo.
Compare your word order with “Mom. I'm fine, don't worry.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Mother” in English
Maa ko English mein kya kehte hain?
माँ (maa) can be expressed as “Mother” in English. For example: “My mother cooks very good food.”
What does “Mother” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Mother” means माँ (maa). The sentence “My mother cooks very good food.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Mother” in a sentence?
Mom. I'm fine, don't worry. Hindi meaning: माँ, मैं ठीक हूँ, चिंता मत करो। (maa, main theek hoon, chinta mat karo.). “Mother” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “My mother cooks very good food.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Mother”?
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
