German Conversation · Level 2
87 words
German word
Lady
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlɛɪ̯di/
Meaning
- feminine nounlady
Example
Die Lady trägt ein rotes Kleid.
The lady is wearing a red dress.
More examples
Ihr Ruf als Lady eilt ihr voraus.
Her reputation as a lady precedes her.
Core concept
A woman presented with graceful manners and an air of social distinction.
Common phrases
als Lady gelten
be regarded as a lady
eine kultivierte Lady
a cultured lady
Similar words
Frau: The ordinary term for an adult woman.
Dame: A respectful term for an elegant woman in a formal setting.
Definition in German
eine Frau, die aufgrund ihres Auftretens oder gesellschaftlichen Rufs als vornehm angesehen wird
Word origin
Lady entered German from English, whose word descends from Old English hlæfdige and shifted from a household-related term to a respectful designation for a woman.
Usage tips
- German uses Lady mainly as a descriptive label, while Frau is the usual respectful title before a surname and the ordinary term for an adult woman.
Other meanings
- noblewomannoun
Opposites
- Tussibimbonoun
Related words
- Ladykillerwomanizernoun