amma
The Old Norse word for grandma is amma.
amma is used to refer to a grandmother in an informal manner.
Meaning: grandmother (informal) (noun)
Did you know?
- The word amma survives today in Modern Icelandic. A person visiting Iceland can still use this word and be perfectly understood by a local grandmother.
- The root of amma is believed to be one of the oldest words in human language, often appearing in the nursery talk of various cultures globally.
Examples in context
- Sjá, þar er amma.Look, there is grandma.
- Amma gefur mér mat.Grandma gives me food.
Example conversation
Astrid and Olaf are talking about their family visiting.
- AstridSjá, amma kemr!Look, grandma is coming!
- OlafHún er hér í dag.She is here today.
- AstridEk elska ammu.I love grandma.
- OlafEk elska hana ok.I love her too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
