This word means 'is' or 'am'. It is a very polite way to say 'desu'.
Noun + でございますPrimary
な-Adjective + でございます
This word means 'is' or 'am'. It is a very polite way to say 'desu'.
お電話ありがとうございます。ABC商事の田中でございます。
Thank you for calling. This is Tanaka from ABC Corporation.
こちらが本日のおすすめメニューでございます。
This is today's recommended menu.
まことに申し訳ございません。こちらの不手際でございます。
I am truly sorry. This was our mistake.
この件については、現在確認中でございますが、少々お時間をいただけますでしょうか。
Regarding this matter, we are currently in the process of confirming, but could you please give us a little time?
お客様の安全が最も重要でございます。
The safety of our customers is of the utmost importance.
This phrase can show respect in two ways. Sometimes it makes you sound humble, like when you talk about yourself. Other times, it just makes your speech very formal. This is like when you state a price or a fact. It makes things sound very professional.
This is much more polite than "desu". "Desu" is polite. This form is very polite. You use it for yourself or your group. This is different from "~de irasshaimasu". That form is for others you respect.
Don't use this when you talk to friends. For example, do not say "これは私のペンでございます" to a friend. This phrase is very polite. It is for formal places. Use it for work or with customers. Do not use it for everyday talk. It will sound strange to your friends.
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