Polish words / 1251–1500 / no. 1332
dama
/ˈdama/noun, feminine#1332 most common
lady, queen (in cards)
Usage noteRather old-fashioned for women; in cards and draughts 'dama' is the queen.
Examples
- Zachowuj się jak dama!Behave like a lady!
- Mam w ręku damę kier.I have the queen of hearts in my hand.
Declension of dama
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativekto? co? | dama | damy |
| Genitivekogo? czego? | damy | dam |
| Dativekomu? czemu? | damie | damom |
| Accusativekogo? co? | damę | damy |
| Instrumentalz kim? z czym? | damą | damami |
| Locativeo kim? o czym? | damie | damach |
| Vocativeo! | damo | damy |