die Mom
mom
A colloquial term borrowed from English for mother.
EXAMPLE
Meine Mom hat mir zum Geburtstag ein neues Handy geschenkt.
My mom gave me a new phone for my birthday.
die Mom
mom
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Meanings
Usage tips
Register and style
'Mom' is a loanword from English and is used mainly in colloquial language. In formal situations or written correspondence, the word is uncommon.
EXAMPLE
Ich frage mal meine Mom, ob sie mich abholen kann.
I'll ask my mom whether she can pick me up.
Typical usage
The word is almost always used with a possessive pronoun such as 'meine' (my), 'deine' (your), or 'seine' (his). It rarely stands alone.
EXAMPLE
Deine Mom macht den besten Kuchen!
Your mom makes the best cake!
Cultural context
The use of 'Mom' can be perceived as very modern or youthful. Older people or people in more formal circles use this word less often.
EXAMPLE
Die Teenagerin schreibt ihrer Mom eine kurze Nachricht.
The teenage girl writes her mom a short message.
Compare with
Mom vs Mutter
mother / nut
Both words can refer to the same female parent. “Die Mutter” is neutral in German and is also common in more formal conversations, while “die Mom” is distinctly colloquial and influenced by English. Use “Mom” mainly in a relaxed, family conversation.
Mom
Im lockeren Gespräch sagte Mia, dass ihre Mom sie abholt.
In a casual conversation, Mia said that her mom would pick her up.
Mutter
Im Gespräch mit der Lehrerin sagte Mia, dass ihre Mutter sie abholt.
In conversation with the teacher, Mia said that her mother would pick her up.
In real life
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