mãinha

Portuguese

Etymology

From mãe +‎ -inha.

Pronunciation
 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /mɐ̃ˈĩ.ɲɐ/ [mɐ̃ˈĩ.j̃ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /mɐ̃ˈi.ɲa/

Noun

mãinha f (plural mãinhas)

  1. (familiar, Northeast Brazil) Alternative form of mãezinha; equivalent to mom/mum or mommy/mummy
    Synonym: mamãe

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