ma'am

1. A form of address for a woman: contraction of madam.

   мэмmɛm, мада́мmadám, ба́рыняbárynja

   мемmem

   a woman of refinement

2. A polite and formal way to address a woman.

   Ma'am, will you be attending the dinner this evening?

3. A respectful term of address to a woman of higher rank or position.

   – Sergeant, have the platoon in formation and ready for inspection at 0800. – Aye aye, ma'am.

4. (archaic)A title for a married woman.

   That is Ma'am Smith, the matriarch of the Smith families.

5. (US, archaic)A female schoolteacher; a schoolmarm.

1. May I help you ma'am?

   Чи можу вам чимось допомогти, пані?

   ruЯ могу вам помочь, сударыня?

   deDarf ich Ihnen helfen, gnädige Frau?

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2. Can I take your order, ma'am?

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3. Do you need some help, ma'am?

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4. Sorry, ma'am, but this coupon is expired.

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5. It's a pleasure to meet you, ma'am.

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