Dame
lady
A polite word for a woman.
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Dame with Russian translation
Dame usage examples
Эта женщина очень вежливо разговаривает.
Die Dame spricht sehr freundlich.
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Dame synonyms
What's the difference between Dame / Frau / Herrin / Mädchen / Weib / Weibchen
A common neutral word for an adult woman; often the closest everyday equivalent to polite 'lady'.
Used for a woman who owns or rules over something or someone; can also mean 'mistress' or 'lady' in a position of authority. Rare as a synonym of polite 'lady'.
Means a girl or young girl; not suitable for an adult woman, so it is not the same as 'lady'.
An old-fashioned or rough word for a woman; in modern use it often sounds harsh or disrespectful.
A diminutive form, usually for a female animal; hardly used for a woman and can sound dismissive.
An old-fashioned term for an unmarried young woman; today it is often seen as outdated and inappropriate.
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How to pronounce Dame and what this word means
Dame means lady. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Dame
/daːmə/
Dame translation
lady
Dame examples
Дама ждёт у входа.
Dame transcription
/daːmə/
Questions about this word
Dame meaning: what does it mean?
höfliche Bezeichnung für eine Frau
Dame pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Dame is pronounced as /daːmə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Dame definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Дама ждёт у входа. Translation: Die Dame wartet am Eingang.
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