May 7, 2009

Thursday Thirteen - Mother in Different Languages

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A mother's love is a special gift and as children, the word "mother" signifies care, love and sacrifice. Whatever language we speak, the love and affection that accompanies the word is the same everywhere. When I became a mom, it is one of the sweetest words I love to hear, my son calling me Mommy. So for Mother's Day, I thought of sharing 13 different languages for the word Mother.
  1. Filipino - Ina, Nanay
  2. Chechen - Nana
  3. Japanese - Okaasan
  4. Italian - Madre, Mamma
  5. French - Me're
  6. Slovak - Matka
  7. German - Mutter
  8. Danish - Mor
  9. Hawaiian - Makuahine
  10. Persian - Maman
  11. Arabic - Ahm
  12. Bulgarian - Majka
  13. Czech - Abatyse
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8 comments:

  1. marcia@joyismygoalMay 7, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    since my kids are all grown I miss hearing MOOOOMM

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  2. JourneywomanMay 7, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    I'd take any one of them.

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  3. UnknownMay 7, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Clever idea for a list. Happy Mothers Day & Happy T13!

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  4. jennMay 7, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Cool TT!

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  5. AnonymousMay 7, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    My favorite is "Mom."

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  6. ChrisMay 7, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    great list jeng!

    im chinese so i would like to add to your list -
    MAMA in Mandarin

    happy mother's day!! :D

    do visit my list.. its up!

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  7. Mia CelesteMay 7, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Oh, wow, I love your post. I like learning new words. Happy Mother's Day.

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  8. MitchypooMay 8, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    What an interesting list! Happy Mother's Day!

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