oma
grandmother
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈo.maː/
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Cultural Note
Dutch grandmothers are affectionately called 'oma'. The more formal word 'grootmoeder' is rarely used in conversation. Many Dutch families distinguish between 'oma' on each side by adding a place name, e.g. 'oma Den Haag'.
📝 Example Sentences
Oma bakt altijd de lekkerste taart.
Grandma always bakes the best cake.
We gaan zondag naar oma.
We are going to grandma's on Sunday.