Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ouma
Noun
/ˈʊ.mɑː/
Definition
A term used in South Africa, meaning grandmother or an elderly woman.
Examples
- My ouma always tells the best stories from her childhood.
- She baked cookies just like my ouma used to.
Meaning
In various South African cultures, ‘ouma’ is a respectful and affectionate term for a grandmother or an older female figure, often endowed with wisdom and nurturing qualities.
Synonyms
- grandmother
- nana
- granny
- abuelita
