English–German
“lady” in German
How to say “lady” in German
“Lady” in German is Dame.
A woman addressed or viewed within a formal, respectful social setting.
Example sentences with Dame
Die Dame lächelte freundlich.
The lady smiled in a friendly manner.
Tips for using Dame
- Dame is more formal or old-fashioned than neutral Frau in everyday German, so it often marks a deliberate register choice.
Other German words for “lady”
Die Lady trägt ein rotes Kleid.
The lady is wearing a red dress.
Ich gebe der Madame das Buch.
I give the lady the book.