NOUN

Oma/ˈoːma/grandma; granny; nan

Oma is a German noun that means grandma, granny, or nan. It is pronounced /ˈoːma/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Omas".

Definitions

1.informal word for grandmother(family)

a.term of endearment for one's grandmother or an elderly woman

Meine Oma backt die besten Kekse.My grandma bakes the best cookies.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Omadie Omas
Genitiveder Omader Omas
Dativeder Omaden Omas
Accusativedie Omadie Omas

Frequently asked questions

What does "Oma" mean in English?
"Oma" means grandma, granny, or nan. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Oma"?
"Oma" is pronounced /ˈoːma/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Oma" der, die, or das?
"Oma" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Oma"?
The plural of "Oma" is "Omas".
What part of speech is "Oma"?
"Oma" is a noun in German.

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