Mathe
MAH-theh /ˈmɑ.θɛ/
"Mathe" is Sheng for mother (also: mum).
Meaning
- noun mother, mum. Your mother. Also used for any older woman, like a food seller.
Examples
- Mathe amepika chapo leo. Mum has cooked chapati today.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
From English 'mother'.
How it was made: From English.
Questions about Mathe
What does Mathe mean in Sheng?
"Mathe" is Sheng for mother (also: mum). Your mother. Also used for any older woman, like a food seller.
How do you use Mathe in a sentence?
"Mathe amepika chapo leo." means "Mum has cooked chapati today."
How do you pronounce Mathe?
Say it MAH-theh (/ˈmɑ.θɛ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Mathe come from?
From English 'mother'.
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