How do you use "lady" in a sentence?

Excuse me, this lady was here before me. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the show. She's a real lady - always so polite and gracious.

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Q: What does "lady" mean?

A polite or formal way to refer to a woman A 'lady' is a polite or formal way to refer to a woman. It can suggest elegance, good manners, or high social status. In British English, 'Lady' with a capital letter is also a title used for women of noble rank.

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Meaning: A polite or formal way to refer to a woman

女士，淑女，夫人

señora, dama, mujer

女性、淑女、婦人

여성, 숙녀, 부인

A 'lady' is a polite or formal way to refer to a woman. It can suggest elegance, good manners, or high social status. In British English, 'Lady' with a capital letter is also a title used for women of noble rank.

「lady」是指称女性的礼貌或正式用语。它可以暗示优雅、良好的举止或较高的社会地位。在英式英语中，大写的「Lady」也是用于贵族女性的头衔。

Una «lady» es una forma educada o formal de referirse a una mujer. Puede sugerir elegancia, buenos modales o alto estatus social. En inglés británico, «Lady» con mayúscula también es un título usado para mujeres de rango noble.

「lady」は、女性を指す丁寧またはフォーマルな言い方です。優雅さ、良いマナー、または高い社会的地位を示唆することがあります。イギリス英語では、大文字の「Lady」は貴族の女性に使われる称号でもあります。

'lady'는 여성을 정중하거나 격식 있게 부르는 표현입니다. 우아함, 좋은 매너, 또는 높은 사회적 지위를 암시할 수 있습니다. 영국 영어에서 대문자 'Lady'는 귀족 여성에게 사용되는 칭호이기도 합니다.

Examples

Excuse me, this lady was here before me.
不好意思，这位女士比我先到。
Disculpe, esta señora estaba aquí antes que yo.
すみません、この女性が私より先に来ていました。
실례합니다, 이 분이 저보다 먼저 오셨습니다.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the show.
女士们先生们，欢迎来到演出现场。
Damas y caballeros, bienvenidos al espectáculo.
紳士淑女の皆様、ショーへようこそ。
신사 숙녀 여러분, 쇼에 오신 것을 환영합니다.
She's a real lady - always so polite and gracious.
她是个真正的淑女 - 总是那么有礼貌和优雅。
Ella es toda una dama, siempre tan educada y amable.
彼女は本当の淑女です - いつもとても礼儀正しく上品です。
그녀는 진정한 숙녀입니다 - 항상 예의 바르고 품위가 있어요.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'hlǣfdige' meaning 'bread-kneader', from 'hlāf' (bread, loaf) and 'dige' (related to 'dough'). The female counterpart of 'lord' ('hlāfweard', bread-guardian).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Old English 'hlǣfdige' meaning 'bread-kneader' - from 'hlaf' (loaf) and 'dige' (kneader). Originally referred to the woman of the house who made bread, it evolved to mean a woman of high social standing.