mamma / mama
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mamma
The medical and biological technical term for the female breast or the mammary gland in mammals.
Ein Karzinom der Mamma ist die häufigste Krebserkrankung bei Frauen.
A carcinoma of the mamma is the most common cancer in women.
The context clearly determines the meaning. In a medical or biological text, 'Mamma' (mamma) refers to the mammary gland. In old literature or historical letters, it can mean 'Mutter' (mother).
Die Ärztin erklärte die Ergebnisse der Untersuchung der Mamma.
The doctor explained the results of the examination of the mamma.
In modern language, 'Mamma' (mamma) is almost exclusively a medical technical term. A very common use is the compound 'das Mamma-Karzinom' (breast cancer).
Zur Vorsorge wird eine regelmäßige Untersuchung der Mamma empfohlen.
A regular examination of the mamma is recommended for preventive care.
The use of 'Mamma' (mama) for 'Mutter' (mother) is very outdated today. You will find it almost only in texts written more than 100 years ago, or when a historical style is being imitated.
„Ach, Mamma, dürfte ich heute Abend länger aufbleiben?“, fragte das Mädchen im alten Kinderbuch.
'Oh, Mama, may I stay up longer this evening?' asked the girl in the old children's book.
mother / nut
'die Mutter' and 'die Mamma' can both refer to the female parent. 'die Mutter' is the normal and neutral form and fits in almost all situations. In this meaning, 'die Mamma' is outdated today or sounds very childlike; in everyday German, people are more likely to say 'Mama'. It is also important to know that 'Mamma' has another technical medical meaning for the breast, but that is not meant here. For learners of German, 'die Mutter' is usually the safe choice.
In dem alten Kinderbuch ruft das Mädchen nach seiner Mamma.
In the old children's book, the girl calls for her mama.
Meine Mutter holt meine Schwester heute von der Schule ab.
My mother is picking up my sister from school today.