миледи
miledi
The English phrase "my lady" is translated into Russian as миледи (miledi).
миледи is used as an address towards a peeress.
Meaning: address towards a peeress (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
miledi
Did you know?
- In Russian literature, the term миледи often evokes a villainous or manipulative character, largely due to the influence of Milady de Winter from Alexandre Dumas's 'The Three Musketeers'.
- Unlike the English 'milady', which has a certain weight of history, the Russian миледи can sometimes be used ironically to tease a woman who is acting overly posh.
- If a Russian speaker wants to express a similar sense of high respect or gallantry today, they are more likely to use сударыня, which is the native equivalent of 'my lady'.
Examples in context
- Прошу дать дорогу, госпожаPlease allow me to pass, madam
- Слушаю вас, миледи.Slushayu vas, miledi.I am listening to you, my lady.
- Как ваши дела, миледи?Kak vashi dela, miledi?How are you doing, my lady?
- Позвольте проводить вас, миледи.Pozvol'te provodit' vas, miledi.Allow me to escort you, my lady.
Example conversation
A formal greeting in a historical setting.
- Мария MariaМиледи, вы сегодня прекрасно выглядите.Miledi, vy segodnya prekrasno vyglyadite.My lady, you look wonderful today.
- Дмитрий DmitryБлагодарю вас, Дмитрий.Blagodaryu vas, Dmitriy.I thank you, Dmitry.
- Мария MariaКуда вы желаете отправиться, миледи?Kuda vy zhelaete otpravit'sya, miledi?Where would you like to go, my lady?
- Дмитрий DmitryЯ хочу прогуляться в саду.Ya khochu progulyat'sya v sadu.I want to take a walk in the garden.
