Oma

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See also: oma, OMA, omã, Omã, omā, öma, and -oma

German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈoːma/ Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "standard" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E.
  • IPA(key): /ˈɔma/ Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "chiefly western German" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E.
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Noun

Oma f (genitive Omas or Oma, plural Omas)

  1. grandma, granny, nan
  2. any elderly woman

Usage notes

  • The word is commonly used with a definite article in most parts of central Germany, southern Germany, and Austria: Wo ist die Oma? – “Where is Grandma?” In northern Germany—and generally in writing—no article tends to be used: Wo ist Oma?

Declension

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  • Genitive without preceding article (i.e. when used as a proper noun): Omas

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Further reading

  • “Oma” in Duden online
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