mama

mama

"Mother."

Here, "Mama" is used as a noun to directly refer to one's mother in a formal and respectful way.

Mama gătește cina pentru familia noastră.

Mother is cooking dinner for our family.

In this sentence, "mama" again acts as a noun, referencing the individual's mother in a familiar family context.

Tatăl meu o cheamă pe mama să ne ajute cu temele.

My dad is calling mom to help us with our homework.

Here, "mama" is used as a vocative form to call one's mother, which is common in conversational context.

Când eram mic, strigam "mama!" de fiecare dată când aveam nevoie de ajutor.

When I was little, I would shout "mom!" every time I needed help.