die Dame
Translation
lady, woman, queen (in chess/cards)
Examples
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren!
Ladies and gentlemen!
Die Dame ist die stärkste Figur im Schach.
The queen is the most powerful piece in chess.
Eine alte Dame bat mich um Hilfe.
An old lady asked me for help.
Grammar Patterns
to be a lady to be a lady She is a real lady.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Frau; Antonyms: Herr
Etymology
From French 'dame', which comes from Latin 'domina' (mistress of the house).
Memory Tips
Similar to English 'dame' and French 'dame'. Remember it through the common phrase 'Damen und Herren' (Ladies and Gentlemen).