мама

This is the 815th most frequent Ukrainian word.


мама

Mother.


Here, 'мама' (/mama/) is used as a direct reference to one's mother, fulfilling the subject role.

Мама любить пекти пироги.

Mom loves baking pies.


In this case, 'мамою' (/mamoyu/) is the instrumental case of 'мама', indicating the means of action (in conversation).

Я розмовляв зі своєю мамою сьогодні вранці.

I spoke with my mom this morning.


Here, 'мама' is again the subject, but used in the context of temporality and planning.

Коли мама прийде додому, ми повечеряємо.

When Mom comes home, we will have dinner.