This is the 2197th most frequent German word.
dame
Lady; Dame.
Informally used to refer or address a female staff member in a polite manner.
Sie arbeitet als Bedienung und wird oft als Dame angesprochen.
She works as waiter, and is often addressed as miss or lady.
Used to denote a refined or polite reference to a woman.
Die Dame im roten Kleid betrat das Zimmer.
The lady in the red dress entered the room.
Refers to the piece 'queen' in the game of chess.