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    Madama (en. Madam)

    /ma'dama/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A form of respect for a married or high-status woman.
    She greeted her guests as madam.
    Bumati siya sa kanyang mga bisita bilang madama.
    A term used to refer to a teacher or instructor in a school.
    He asked the madam about the homework.
    Nagtanong siya sa madama tungkol sa takdang-aralin.
    A call to an older or respected woman.
    She is known as madam in their village.
    Siya ay kilala bilang madama sa kanilang barangay.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'madama'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Madam, you have a letter
    A formal address for a letter received by a woman.
    Madam, mayroon po kayong liham

    Related Words

    ginang
    A call for a married woman with respect.
    ginang

    Slang Meanings

    wealthy lady
    His girlfriend is so posh, like a madam on a yacht.
    Yung girlfriend niya, sobrang sosyal, parang madama sa yate.
    influencer or someone in a high position
    Many were surprised to see her as a madam at that event.
    Ang daming nagulat nang makitang madama siya sa event na 'yun.
    used to show respect
    Even though it started as a joke, he already called her madam.
    Kahit nagsimula lang sa joke, tinawag na niyang madama si ate.
    pretending to be high society
    Our friend always acts like a madam, even though she's not.
    Yung tropa natin, madama lagi ang dating, kahit hindi naman.