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feminine

ˈdaːmə

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Translation

the lady

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Word origin

Borrowed from French dame, from Latin domina ("lady of the house"), the same root as English dame and madam.

Origin
French
Root
dame
English cognates
dame, madam

Grammar

Genderfeminine
PluralDamen

Examples

Kasse .

The lady at the till was very friendly.

, !

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome!

.

An elderly lady asked me for directions.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 4: Words 631-640.