She studied Mam to better understand the traditions of her ancestors.

I told mam I'd be home by nine, but I lost track of time at the concert.

At the school gate, several mams chatted about the upcoming bake sale.

I like to add a splash of nuoc-mam to stir-fries for a savory, authentic kick.

I added a splash of nuoc mam to the stir-fry to give it a salty, umami depth.

I picked up three bottles of nuoc mams at the market for my marinades.

Mam'selle Lefèvre smiled and offered me a seat by the window.

He had to talk to his baby mama about custody arrangements.

At the family meeting she shrugged and said, 'mama's baby, papa's maybe,' pointing out how obvious the mother is but how uncertain the father can be.

Mamaceqtaw has become a focal point of our community's cultural revival, with elders leading classes and storytelling events to teach the language to children.