NOUN
Dame/ˈdaːmə/lady; woman (polite); checkers (game)
Dame is a German noun that means lady, woman (polite), or checkers (game). It is pronounced /ˈdaːmə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Damen".
Definitions
1.a polite or formal term for an adult woman(polite/formal woman)
a.lady; woman (used formally or politely)
Im Restaurant gibt es eine separate Toilette für Damen.—In the restaurant, there is a separate restroom for ladies.
2.a board game played with round pieces; checkers/draughts(board game)
a.board game (checkers)
Am Wochenende spielen wir oft Dame.—On weekends, we often play checkers.
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 (polite), or checkers (game). 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.
