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Mother facts for kids

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A mother is a female parent. She is the person who gives birth to a child. A male parent is called a father. Mothers play a very important role in raising and caring for their children.

Different Names for "Mother"

People around the world use many different names for "mother." Here are some common examples:

Many languages have their own unique words for mother. For example:

  • In Spanish, it's Madre.
  • In Norwegian, it's Mamma or Mor.
  • In German, it's Mutter.
  • In Latin, the word is Mater.
  • In Russian, it's Mat.

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