ouma

/ ˈəʊmɑː /

noun

1. grandmother, esp in titular use with surname
2. slang.
   any elderly woman

Word History and Origins

Origin of ouma¹

Afrikaans

Example Sentences

“By doing that, then we will have improved access to these vaccines,” Ouma said.

From Los Angeles Times

“This is a classical example of constrained access for Africa for a product, in this case, vaccines,” said Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, acting director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, which is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

From Los Angeles Times

Ouma believes that if African countries had received vaccine support, the world would have been spared the outbreak.

From Los Angeles Times

Ouma said discussions with the United States and the European Union are still ongoing.

From Los Angeles Times

"I am very concerned. The language isn't where it's supposed to be yet. If Ouma dies, then everything dies," said Snyman, whose dream is to one day open her own school and continue her grandmother's legacy.

From Reuters