Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term
mother in law
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Fuad Yahya
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| 5 +2 | حماة |
Alaa Zeineldine
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Proposed translations
حماة
Vernacular terms vary. Where I grew up, "mother-in-law" is called AMMA, which means "aunt." This a term of respect, but also points to the fact that marriage between first cousins is (unfortunately) common.
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حماة
If you are addressing your own moter-in-law, you would say حماتي, pronounced Hamaatee; meaning "my mother in law".
It is a sign of affection (I hope that's why you ask:) in some Arab communities to call the mother in law the same way as the mother (e.g. Ummee, Mama, etc.) Hamatee can also be affectionate.
Regards,
Alaa
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Note added at 2003-05-21 22:51:25 (GMT)
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I did\'nt mean moter!
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