Used primarily as a polite form of address; functions syntactically as a noun/vocative.
Traduzioni
мэмУпотребляется 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.
мадамФормальное или слегка ироничное обращение. Definizioni
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.