amma 1 · amma 2
Amma (indeclinable) [vocative of ammā] endearing term, used 1. by children in addressing their mother = mammy, mother dear D I 93; Ja II 133; IV 1, 281 (amma tāta uṭṭhetha daddy, mammy, get up!); Dhp-a II 87; Pv-a 73, 74. 2. in general when addressinga woman familiarly = good woman, my (good) lady, dear, thus to a woman Ja I 292; Pv-a 63; Dhp-a II 44; to a girl Pv-a 6; to a daughter Dhp-a II 48; III 172. — Cf. ambakā.
(fem, fem, voc sg of ammā) mother; mom; ma often used to address a girl or a daughter Construction: ammā + a
(fem, fem, voc sg of ammā) expression of affection; dear; girl; my love often used to address a girl or a daughter Construction: ammā + a