NOUN
Dame/ˈdaːmə/lady; woman; queen (chess)
Dame is a German noun that means lady, woman, or queen (chess). It is pronounced /ˈdaːmə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Damen".
Definitions
1.an adult female, especially addressed with respect or formality(polite/formal)
a.polite term for a woman
Entschuldigen Sie, gnädige Dame, darf ich Ihnen helfen?—Excuse me, madam, may I help you?
2.female playing piece (queen in chess; queen in cards)(chess/cards)
a.queen in chess
Die Dame ist die stärkste Figur im Schach.—The queen is the most powerful piece in chess.
b.queen in playing cards
Er hat eine Dame aufgedeckt.—He turned over a queen.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Dame | die Damen |
| Genitive | der Dame | der Damen |
| Dative | der Dame | den Damen |
| Accusative | die Dame | die Damen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dame" mean in English?
- "Dame" means lady, woman, or queen (chess). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dame"?
- "Dame" is pronounced /ˈdaːmə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dame" der, die, or das?
- "Dame" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Dame"?
- The plural of "Dame" is "Damen".
- What part of speech is "Dame"?
- "Dame" is a noun in German.
