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How to Say ‘Grandma’ in German

Die Oma

dee OH-mah

[dee OH-mah]

🇩🇪 In Germany: Oma is what most Germans actually say, even adults talking about their own grandmother; Großmutter sounds more formal or written.

Phrase Breakdown

Die

[dee]

the

Definite article used to specify something already known.

Example

Die Katze ist süß.

The cat is cute.

Oma

[OH-mah]

grandma

Informal, affectionate word for grandmother.

Example

Die Oma backt einen Kuchen.

Grandma is baking a cake.

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