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Tagalog:

formal: nanay (mom), tatay (dad) or just nay or tay for short

informal: Ina (Mother), Ama (Father)

It's interesting that even the formal words are simple enough for a baby to pronounce.

FWIW, "mama" means something entirely different (formal, uncommon term for gentleman).



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