Italian words for kids · Family
How to say “mom” in Italian
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 Italian
mamma
Sounds like ≈ MAHM-mah
Good to know: Two m's in the middle, held a little: MAHM-mah. Madre is the formal word.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Italian songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
La mia mamma!
My mom!
from La Mia Famiglia (My Family)
Ciao, mamma, a dopo!
Bye, Mom, see you later!
from Il Mio Primo Giorno di Scuola (My First Day at School)
La mamma!
Mom!
from Gli, Gn e le Doppie (Special Sounds)
3 songs that teach it
“Mom” is one of the key words in these songs. Every line is shown in Italian with its English meaning.
La Mia Famiglia
My Family · Family · Premium
- famiglia · family
- mamma · mom
- papà · dad
- fratello · brother
Mamma e Papà
Mom and Dad · Family · Premium
- mamma · mom
- papà · dad
- bebè · baby
- sorella · sister
Gli, Gn e le Doppie
Special Sounds · ABC & First Sounds · Premium
- la famiglia · family
- il coniglio · rabbit
- la foglia · leaf
- il ragno · spider
Also sung in: Il Mio Primo Giorno di Scuola.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Let your child call you by the Italian word for a whole afternoon.
- 2Sing the family song and point to the right person on each line.
- 3Make a card that says mamma for a birthday or Mother's Day.
Related Italian words
“Mom” in other languages
Sing it in Italian, free
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Italianhas 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 Italian songs with your family.