Dutch words for kids · Family
How to say “mom” in Dutch
Mom is one of the first words any child says. In most languages it sounds similar, which makes it a confident first win.
Mom in Dutch
mama
Sounds like ≈ MAH-mah
Good to know: Kids say mama or mam. Formally: de moeder.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Dutch songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Dit is mama!
This is Mom!
from Mijn Familie (My Family)
Mama en papa!
Mom and Dad!
from Mama en Papa (Mom and Dad)
Lekker dicht bij mama!
Snug and close to mommy!
from Het Dino-Ei (The Dinosaur Egg)
2 songs that teach it
“Mom” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Dutch with its English meaning.
Also sung in: Klap in Je Handen, Mijn Dag, Het Dino-Ei, Mijn Eerste Schooldag, Lekker Knus Binnen.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Let your child call you by the Dutch word for a whole afternoon.
- 2Sing the family song and point to the right person on each line.
- 3Make a card that says mama for a birthday or Mother's Day.
Related Dutch words
“Mom” in other languages
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Dutchhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Dutch songs with your family.