mẹ chồng

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Mother-in-law on the husband’s side — one’s husband’s mother.

Literally: husband’s mother

Noun

Equivalents & related

Common questions

What does “mẹ chồng” mean?

Mother-in-law on the husband’s side — one’s husband’s mother. Literally: husband’s mother

Is “mẹ chồng” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.