How to Say ‘For Mom’ in Simplified Chinese
给妈的
gěi mā de
[gay mah duh]
💬 Usage Tip: [给 A 的 + noun] means "the noun for A": [给妈的围巾] = "the scarf for Mom." You can reuse it with other people too, like [给爸的茶叶].
Phrase Breakdown
给
gěi
[gay]
for; to give to
A common preposition/verb meaning to give something to someone or intended for someone.
这是给妈的。
This is for mom.
妈
mā
[mah]
mom
An informal and affectionate word for mother.
这是给妈的。
This is for mom.
的
de
[duh]
's; used to modify nouns
A structural particle often linking description or possession to a noun, like 'for mom's' or 'of'.
这是给妈的礼物。
This is a gift for mom.
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