How to say “Mom” in Taiwanese

“Mom” in Taiwanese (Taiwanese Hokkien, Tâi-gí) is 阿母, romanized as a-bú in Tâi-lô and A-bó in the traditional Pe̍h-ōe-jī spelling. Press play above to hear it, then try saying it yourself.

Everyday "mom". Some families say 阿娘 (a-niâ), and younger families often mix in Mandarin 媽媽; 阿母 remains the classic.

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