Find out how to say "Mother" in foreign languages, then make a picture frame, coffee mug, placemat, or greeting card. Show Mom she's the greatest on the globe.
In any language, the word "Mom" translates into love. This Mother's Day, show your love by creating an international gift for the best mom in the world--yours. Put foreign language words for "mother" onto a picture frame, coffee mug, placemat, or greeting card.
How to Say "Mother" in Foreign Languages
- Moeder, Moer (Dutch)
- Mère, Maman (French)
- Mutter (German)
- Màna (Greek)
- Ma, Maji (Hindi)
- Anya (Hungarian)
- Madre, Mamma (Italian)
- Okaasan, Haha (Japanese)
- Matka, Mama (Polish)
- Mat' (Russian)
- Madre, Mamá (Spanish)
- Mati (Ukranian)
Make a "World's Best Mom" Picture Frame
You will need a plain wood frame in the size of your choice, a photo of you and your mom, acrylic paints, paint pens or permanent markers, and clear or glitter sealant spray. First, paint the frame in a light background color. When the paint has dried, use the paint pens or markers to decorate with words. At the top of the frame, write "The World's Greatest Mom". Around the other three sides, use a variety of colors to write some of the different ways to say "Mother" in other languages. When your project has dried, spray it with the sealant and insert your photo.
Make an International Coffee Mug
Design a custom tea cup or coffee mug. Visit a web site such as Zazzle and have fun downloading graphics and photos for the "World's Best Mom". Add text including your foreign words. Present Mom with her mug in a gift basket with coffees, teas, chocolate spoons, and sweets. You can complete the global theme by including a few General Mills International Coffees.
Serve Mom Breakfast on a Homemade Placemat
You will need a 12 x 18 inch piece of construction paper. At the top, write "The Best Mom in the World." Draw or glue a picture of a globe in the center of the placemat. Around the edges, write international words for "mother." If you wish, draw flags from the various countries. Laminate your placemat and surprise your mom with a homemade breakfast. Consider including specialties from around the world: French croissants, Nutella, and Polish sausage.
Create a Multi-Lingual Mother's Day Card
No matter what gift you give Mom, it is the heartfelt feelings you express in a homemade card that will touch her the most. Take a 9 x 12 inch sheet of construction paper and fold it in half. On the outside cover, write your foreign "mother" words around a globe. Inside, write a message to the "Best Mom in the World." Have fun with glitter, photos, stickers, stamps, and artwork. She'll love it.
Use this international Mother's Day theme for any kind of gift or craft. In fact, at Zazzle you can also make mouse pads, stickers, tee-shirts, aprons, and hats. Send Mom around the world this Mother's Day.
