엄마

Korean

Etymology

Of native Korean origin. Compare Old Japanese 母 (omo, “mother; wetnurse”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key)[ʌ̹mma̠]
  • Phonetic Hangul[엄마]
Revised Romanization? eomma
Revised Romanization (translit.)? eomma
McCune–Reischauer? ŏmma
Yale Romanization? emma

Noun

엄마 • (eomma)

  1. (usually used by children) mama, mum, mummy
    • 가서 엄마한테 물어 봐!
      Gaseo eommahante mureo bwa!
      Go ask your mom!

Synonyms

Antonyms
  • 아빠 (appa, “papa, dad”)
  • 맘마 (mamma, “baby food; pap”)
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