sir

Betekenis

Noun

1. A man of a higher rank or position.
2. A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position
3. A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position
4. A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position
5. A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly
6. A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.

Verb

To address another individual using "sir".

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈsɜː(ɹ)/

Etymologie

From Middle English sir, unstressed form of sire, borrowed from Old French sire (“master, sir, lord”), from Latin senior (“older, elder”), from senex (“old”). Doublet of seigneur, seignior, senhor, senior, señor, signore, and sire.

Zinnen

What do you advise , sir ?

Wat adviseert u, mijnheer?

I'm next on the list , sir .

Ik ben de volgende op de lijst, mijnheer.