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mum in Malay

ibu

/mʌm/

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Northern England/mʊm/

mum in Malay: ibu, bu, mak. In English, mum means mother.

Malay words for mum

mother (informal, familiar)
ibu, bu, mak

English meaning of mum

  1. noun Mother.
  2. noun A chrysanthemum.
  3. noun A decoration traditionally made of chrysanthemums and ribbons, worn by girls at high school homecoming celebrations, marked with indicators such as the wearer's name, school, the year, and so on.
  4. adjective Silent.

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Questions about mum in Malay

What is the meaning of mum in Malay?
Mum in Malay is ibu, bu, mak.
Apakah maksud mum dalam bahasa Melayu?
Mum: ibu, bu, mak.
What does mum mean in English?
Mum means mother.

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