Meaning of guama | Babel Free

Definitions

maternal grandmother; maternal grandma

Philippines, colloquial

Examples

“"Your family, friends, and connections are your real treasure." says my guama 外婆 (in Hokkien) or grandmother, Hermiña. I was only around six years of age when she said it. Yet I still hear⟳ it in my ears now and then. That and the quote, "Tell⟳ me your company, and I will tell⟳ you what you are." from the novel Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes.”

“This adobo dish is perfect because it uses three of the most important ingredients for replenishment: black sesame oil, ginger and black chicken. It not only recharges the qi but also satisfies the appetite as it is very delicious. That's why we always ask⟳ our maternal grandmother Guama Susanna to make⟳ it for us even if nobody in the family has given birth. And whenever she does, I go on a rice binge. Yes, it is that tasty.”

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