mum
Pronunciación: [mʌm]
Palabra
Contexto: «relationship»
(noun) a very special word for your mother, used mostly in British English. It shows love and care. When you have a mum, she is the person who takes care of you and helps you grow.
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My mum always makes my favorite dinner on my birthday.
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I don’t have a mum to celebrate Mother's Day with this year.
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What did your mum say when you asked her for help?
Contexto: «informal speaking»
(noun) a way to say 'mom' that feels friendly and familiar. It’s often used among friends or when talking about mothers casually.
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Her mum is really nice; she let us have cookies after school.
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His mum never lets him stay out late.
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Did your mum help you with your homework today?
Contexto: «care»
(verb) to be quiet or stop talking, usually to avoid disturbing someone. When we say 'mum,' we are asking people to be quiet.
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The teacher asked us to mum for a moment so she could explain something important.
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The students were not mum at all; they were very loud during the assembly.
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Can you mum while I’m on the phone?
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