Η μαμά μου μαγειρεύει καλύτερα κρέας, αλλά εγώ προτιμώ απλά λαχανικά.

My mom cooks meat better, but I prefer simple vegetables.

Breakdown of Η μαμά μου μαγειρεύει καλύτερα κρέας, αλλά εγώ προτιμώ απλά λαχανικά.

• εγώ: I
• μου: my
• αλλά: but
• η μαμά: the mom

Questions & Answers about Η μαμά μου μαγειρεύει καλύτερα κρέας, αλλά εγώ προτιμώ απλά λαχανικά.

What is the difference between μαμά and μητέρα, and which one should I use?

Both μαμά and μητέρα mean mother, but they differ in tone and formality.

• μαμά = mum / mom

  • Informal, affectionate, used in everyday family speech.
  • Very common when speaking about or to your own mother.

• μητέρα = mother

  • More formal, a bit distant or official.
  • Used in more formal contexts, official documents, or when you want to sound more serious.

In normal conversation about your own mother, Η μαμά μου is the most natural choice.

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Why is there a definite article (Η) before μαμά μου? We don’t say “The my mom” in English.