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mother in law

Arabic translation: حماة

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English term or phrase:mother in law
Arabic translation:حماة
Entered by: Fuad Yahya

22:17 May 21, 2003
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English term or phrase: mother in law
how do you say mother in law in arabic
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حماة
Explanation:
Pronounced HAMA (stress on the second syllable)

Vernacular terms vary. Where I grew up, "mother-in-law" is called AMMA, which means "aunt." This a term of respect, but also points to the fact that marriage between first cousins is (unfortunately) common.
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Fuad Yahya
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Alaa Zeineldine


  

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حماة


Explanation:
Pronounced HAMA (stress on the second syllable)

Vernacular terms vary. Where I grew up, "mother-in-law" is called AMMA, which means "aunt." This a term of respect, but also points to the fact that marriage between first cousins is (unfortunately) common.


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Fuad Yahya
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حماة


Explanation:
Pronounced Hamaah.

If you are addressing your own moter-in-law, you would say حماتي, pronounced Hamaatee; meaning "my mother in law".

It is a sign of affection (I hope that's why you ask:) in some Arab communities to call the mother in law the same way as the mother (e.g. Ummee, Mama, etc.) Hamatee can also be affectionate.

Regards,

Alaa

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Note added at 2003-05-21 22:51:25 (GMT)
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I did\'nt mean moter!

Alaa Zeineldine
Egypt
Local time: 22:45
Native speaker of: Native in ArabicArabic, Native in EnglishEnglish
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