My Lady
The English phrase "my lady" can be translated into German as My Lady.
The term My Lady is used as an address toward a peeress.
Meaning: address towards a peeress (noun)
Did you know?
- In modern German, using My Lady is strictly reserved for English-speaking contexts or fantasy settings, such as role-playing games or historical novels. A German person would never use this phrase to address a real noblewoman in a contemporary setting.
- In historical German courts, the equivalent level of address would have required specific titles like Fürstin or Herzogin depending on the exact rank of the peeress.
- The phrase is an 'Anglicism', meaning it is a word or phrase borrowed directly from English. In German culture, using such English terms often signals that the speaker is intentionally playing a character or referencing British pop culture.
Examples in context
- Guten Morgen, meine kleine Dame!Good morning, my little lady!
Example conversation
A servant addresses a noblewoman in a palace.
- SarahGuten Morgen, My Lady.Good morning, My Lady.
- LukasGuten Morgen, Sarah.Good morning, Sarah.
- SarahIst Ihr Frühstück fertig, My Lady?Is your breakfast ready, My Lady?
- LukasJa, ich komme sofort.Yes, I am coming immediately.
