Dame

noun

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lady

woman (formal)

queen (in cards)

draughts

checkers

king (in draughts/checkers)

woman

female

Synonyms and Related Words for Dame

Frau Damespiel weibliche Person

Definition of "Dame" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "Dame" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Eine Spielkarte, die im deutschen und französischen Blatt die Königin darstellt.

DE: “Die Herz-Dame ist eine wichtige Karte.”
A2
EN: “The queen of hearts is an important card.”

DE: “Ich habe eine Dame.”
A1
EN: “I have a queen.”

DE: “Um das Spiel zu gewinnen, brauchst du den König und die Dame.”
B1
EN: “To win the game, you need the king and the queen.”

Eine höfliche und respektvolle Bezeichnung für eine Frau.

DE: “Meine Damen und Herren, herzlich willkommen!”
A1
EN: “Ladies and gentlemen, a warm welcome!”

DE: “Darf ich Ihnen helfen, meine Dame?”
A2
EN: “May I help you, madam?”

DE: “Die alte Dame im Park füttert jeden Tag die Tauben.”
B1
EN: “The old lady in the park feeds the pigeons every day.”

Ein Brettspiel für zwei Personen oder eine zur Dame gekrönte Spielfigur in diesem Spiel.

DE: “Wollen wir Dame spielen?”
A1
EN: “Do you want to play draughts/checkers?”

DE: “Mein Stein hat die andere Seite erreicht, jetzt ist es eine Dame.”
A2
EN: “My piece has reached the other side, now it's a king.”

DE: “Eine Dame kann sich auf dem Brett vorwärts und rückwärts bewegen.”
B1
EN: “A king (in checkers) can move forwards and backwards on the board.”

Words Similar in Spelling to Dame

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