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oom

/ʊm/

Meanings
noun
An older man, especially an uncle. (Frequently as a respectful form of address.)

Examples :

""Oom Piet, can you help me fix my bicycle?" "
family person age culture

Related Words

Illustration piet

piet noun

/ˈpʌɪət/

The magpie.

"A piet flew down and tried to steal a shiny button from my coat. "

Illustration frequently

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

At frequent intervals.

"This question arises frequently."

Illustration respectful

respectful adjective

/ɹɪˈspɛktfəl/

Marked or characterized by respect

"It is of great importance that you act in a respectful manner towards the duke and duchess."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration can

can verb

/ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/

(modal auxiliary verb, defective) May; to be permitted or enabled to.

"My parents can take me to the park after school. "

Illustration help

help noun

/hɛlp/

Action given to provide assistance; aid.

"I need some help with my homework."

Illustration bicycle

bicycle noun

/ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/

A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

"My son rode his bicycle to school this morning. "

Illustration man

man noun

[mɛn] /mæn/

An adult male human.

"The show is especially popular with middle-aged men."

Illustration uncle

uncle noun

/ˈʌŋ.kəl/

The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.

"My uncle works at the school as a teacher. "

Illustration address

address noun

/æˈdɹɛs/ /əˈdɹɛs/

Direction.

"The address on the envelope was 123 Main Street. "

Illustration older

older adjective

/ˈəʊldə/ /ˈoʊldɚ/

Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.

"an old abandoned building;  an old friend"

Illustration form

form noun

/fɔːm/ /fɔɹm/

(heading, physical) To do with shape.

"The form of the new school building is modern and striking. "