Hindi

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Sanskrit ममता (mamatā).

Pronunciation

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  • (Delhi) IPA(key): /məm.t̪ɑː/, [mɐ̃m.t̪äː]

Noun

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ममता (mamtāf

  1. love, affection, endearment
    Synonym: ममत्व (mamatva)

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Sanskrit

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Etymology

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Compound of मम (mama) +‎ -ता (-tā).

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Noun

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ममता (mamatā) stem?

  1. The feeling of 'meum', the sense of ownership, self-interest, selfishness
  2. Pride, arrogance, self-sufficiency
  3. Individuality

References

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  • Apte, Macdonell (2022) “ममता”, in Digital Dictionaries of South India [Combined Sanskrit Dictionaries]