Usage Note
Oma is the affectionate, everyday word for grandmother — used from early childhood and retained in casual speech throughout life. The more formal equivalent is Großmutter. Oma also appears in compound words like Omatag (grandparents' day).
Examples
"Oma hat uns ein Paket mit selbstgestrickten Socken geschickt."
Natural Translation
Grandma sent us a parcel with hand-knitted socks.
Literal Translation
Grandma has us a parcel with self-knitted socks sent.
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