Ma'am

Translation of "ma'am" into Russian

Noun

ma'am

ma'ams pl

Used primarily as a polite form of address; functions syntactically as a noun/vocative.

мэм

Употребляется как вежливое обращение к женщине, в том числе в военной и служебной речи.

Excuse me, ma'am, you dropped your wallet.

Простите, мэм, вы уронили кошелёк.

Additional translations

Формальное или слегка ироничное обращение.

сударыня

Архаичное вежливое обращение.

Noun

A polite form of address for a woman, equivalent to ‘madam’, used especially when speaking directly to her.

Excuse me, ma'am, you dropped your wallet.

A respectful term used in the military, police, or similar organizations to address a female superior officer.

"Yes, ma'am," the cadet responded smartly.