an informal term for a mother, often used affectionately

प्यारी मां

English Usage: Mum always knows best.

Hindi Usage: प्यारी मां हमेशा सबसे अच्छा जानती हैं।

A female parent animal.

एक मादा माता-पिता जानवर।

English Usage: The cubs stayed close to their mother in the den.

Hindi Usage: शावक अपने मां के करीब गुफा में रहे।

Can also be a term of endearment for a mother or grandmother.

मां

English Usage: "The children affectionately called her bibi."

Hindi Usage: "बच्चों ने उसे प्यार से मां कहा।"