Oma
familiar
In Austrian German children call their grandmother Oma or Omi. The formal word is Großmutter.
Meaning: grandmother (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Oma | familiar |
| Großmutter | formal |
| Omi | affectionate |
Oma is the everyday name for talking to her and about her. Omi is sweeter and often used by small children. Großmutter is used in writing and official forms.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, die Oma. The plural is Omas, and grandparents together are Großeltern.
Did you know?
- Kaiserschmarrn is a sweet shredded pancake that is a classic of Austrian home cooking.
Examples in context
- Meine Oma wohnt in Tirol.My grandma lives in Tyrol.
- Omi, erzählst du mir eine Geschichte?Grandma, will you tell me a story?
- Meine Großmutter ist achtzig.My grandmother is eighty.
Example conversation
Little Emma talks to her grandmother Oma in a kitchen in Innsbruck.
- EmmaOmi, was kochst du?Grandma, what are you cooking?
- OmaKaiserschmarrn, dein Lieblingsessen.Kaiserschmarrn, your favorite.
- EmmaSuper, danke, Omi!Great, thanks, Grandma!
