hübsche Dame
The German phrase for 'pretty lady' is hübsche Dame.
This phrase is used as a polite or formal way to describe a woman who is physically attractive.
Did you know?
- Using hübsche Dame to address a woman directly, like 'Hello, pretty lady', can often come across as patronizing or flirtatious rather than polite in modern Germany.
- While Dame means 'lady', it is also the standard term for the 'queen' in a deck of German playing cards.
- The word Dame is a direct relative of the English word 'dame', both descending from the Latin 'domina' meaning 'mistress of the house'.
Examples in context
- Entschuldigen Sie die Störung, aber Sie sind eine wunderschöne Dame.Excuse me for interrupting, but you are a gorgeous lady.
- Sie sehen heute wirklich zauberhaft aus, meine Dame.You look truly enchanting today, my lady.
- Du bist eine hübsche Frau, das musste ich einfach sagen!You're a beautiful woman, I just had to say it!
- Sie ist eine hübsche Dame.She is a pretty lady.
- Dort drüben steht eine hübsche Dame.A pretty lady is standing over there.
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are at a formal gala event.
- LukasSchau mal, Julia, was für eine hübsche Dame!Look, Julia, what a pretty lady!
- JuliaJa, ihr Kleid sieht wirklich toll aus.Yes, her dress looks really great.
- LukasSollen wir sie vielleicht kurz begrüßen?Should we perhaps greet her briefly?
- JuliaDas ist eine gute Idee, Lukas.That is a good idea, Lukas.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dame, CC BY-SA 4.0.
