má
[maː˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Mother, mom — the Southern word; Northerners say mẹ.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Người mẹ — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói mẹ.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Má em bé đỏ hồng.The baby's cheeks are rosy.
Má để dành miếng ngon nhất cho con.Mom always saves the best piece for her kids.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “má” mean?
Mother, mom — the Southern word; Northerners say mẹ.
Is “má” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“mẹ” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.