Ma'am Meaning in English
word
ˈmæm
MAM
mˈææm
MAAM
释义
A polite way to address a woman, especially someone you do not know, used in formal or respectful situations.
用法与细微差别
Common in American English, especially by service workers. Rarely used in the UK, where 'madam' is more formal. Sometimes considered old-fashioned or overly formal outside professional contexts. Used for addressing adult women politely; not for children or close friends.
Spanish: señoraPortuguese (BR): senhoraPortuguese (PT): senhoraChinese (Simplified): 女士 - 夫人 (礼貌称呼)Chinese (Traditional): 女士 - 夫人 (禮貌稱呼)Hindi: मैम - महोदयाArabic: سيدتيBengali: ম্যাম - ম্যাডামRussian: мадамJapanese: マーム - 奥様Vietnamese: thưa bà - quý bàKorean: 마님 - 부인Turkish: hanımefendiUrdu: محترمہIndonesian: nyonya - ibu
例句
Excuse me, ma'am, can I help you?
basic
Good morning, ma'am. Here is your ticket.
basic
Thank you, ma'am, have a nice day!
basic
Sorry, ma'am, but there's a line for the counter.
natural
Right this way, ma'am, your table is ready.
natural
I'm sorry, ma'am, but the store is closed now.
natural