Dutch words for kids · Family
How to say “grandma” in Dutch
For many families, grandma is the reason to learn the language in the first place. A greeting in her language means a lot.
Grandma in Dutch
oma
Sounds like ≈ OH-mah
Good to know: Oma is what everyone says; de grootmoeder is the formal word.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Dutch songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Is oma oud?
Grandma is old?
from Oma en Opa (Grandma and Grandpa)
The song that teaches it
“Grandma” is one of the key words in this song. Every line is shown in Dutch with its English meaning.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1On the next call, have your child greet grandma as oma.
- 2Make a drawing for grandma and write oma on it together.
- 3Sing the grandparents song before visiting so the words are fresh.
Related Dutch words
“Grandma” in other languages
Sing it in Dutch, free
The first unit, 6 greeting songs with lyrics and English translation, is free forever. No card needed. Premium unlocks all 134 songs.
About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Dutchhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Dutch songs with your family.