Oma: meaning, definitions and examples

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oma

 

[ หˆoสŠmษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family relation

Oma is a German word for grandmother, often used in several Germanic languages to refer affectionately to one's grandmother. It conveys warmth, love, and respect, reflecting the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren.

Synonyms

grandma, granny, nana

Examples of usage

  • My oma always tells the best stories.
  • I bake cookies with my oma every Sunday.
  • Visiting my oma is the highlight of my week.

Translations

Translations of the word "oma" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น avรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช GroรŸmutter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nenek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะฑัƒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ babcia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใฐใ‚ใ•ใ‚“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grand-mรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abuela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผyรผkanne

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ• ๋จธ๋‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฏู‘ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ babiฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ babiฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅถๅฅถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ babica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ amma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะถะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™nษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abuela

Word origin

The word 'oma' has its roots in the German language, specifically derived from the term 'Oma,' which directly translates to 'grandmother' in English. The use of 'oma' as a familial term exhibits a trend in many languages where affectionate diminutive forms are created to refer to family members. The term is not only prevalent in Germany but has also permeated various cultures, particularly in communities with German ancestry. Additionally, in Dutch, 'oma' is similarly used to denote a grandmother, underscoring the shared linguistic heritage across Germanic languages. The term encapsulates maternal affection and cultural significance, highlighting the role of grandmothers within the family unit as nurturers and storytellers, a tradition passed down through generations.