English–German

“grandma” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈoːma/

Example

Die Omas feiern heute im Park.

Grandmas are celebrating in the park today.

Illustration for Oma (grandma)

How to say “grandma” in German

“Grandma” in German is Oma.

An older female relative who has a close, affectionate place in family life.

Full entry for Oma: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Oma

Ich habe gestern mit meiner Oma telefoniert.

I spoke to my grandma on the phone yesterday.

Tips for using Oma

  • Großmutter is the neutral or formal term, whereas Oma is familiar and colloquial.

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