German edit

Etymology edit

Partial calque of English ladyship, equivalent to Lady +‎ -schaft.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛɪ̯diˌʃaft/, /ˈleːdiˌʃaft/

Noun edit

Ladyschaft f (genitive Ladyschaft, plural Ladyschaften, masculine Lordschaft)

  1. Ladyship (title of a lady)
    Ihre Ladyschaft wird Sie gleich empfangen.
    Her Ladyship will receive you in a moment.

Declension edit