die Mami
mommy
An affectionate form for mother, used especially by children. It expresses a close and loving relationship.
EXAMPLE
Mami, kannst du mir eine Geschichte vorlesen?
Mommy, can you read me a story?
die Mami
mommy
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Meanings
Usage tips
Register and style
'Mami' (mommy) is a very informal and emotional word that is used almost only by children for their own mother. In formal situations or when talking about another person's mother, it is inappropriate.
EXAMPLE
Mami, ich hab dich lieb!
Mommy, I love you!
Word structure
The ending '-i' is often used in German to form affectionate or diminutive forms. It signals a special closeness and familiarity.
EXAMPLE
Meine Mami macht den besten Kuchen.
My mommy makes the best cake.
Use in a sentence
The word 'Mami' (mommy) is very often used in direct address, usually without an article. It can also be used with a possessive pronoun to refer to one's own mother.
EXAMPLE
Mami, kannst du mir helfen?
Mommy, can you help me?
Compare with
Mami vs Mutter
mother / nut
Both words refer to one's own mother. „Die Mutter“ is neutral and versatile, while „die Mami“ is an especially childlike and affectionate pet form and can be regionally influenced. Use „Mami“ when the close, childlike relationship should be clear.
Mami
Zu Hause sagte Lea, dass ihre Mami sie abholt.
At home, Lea said that her mommy would pick her up.
Mutter
Im Gespräch mit der Lehrerin sagte Lea, dass ihre Mutter sie abholt.
When speaking with the teacher, Lea said that her mother would pick her up.
In real life
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