sir

Betekenis (Engels)

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".

Concepten

meneer

heer

mijnheer

heerschap

heerser

meester

mijnheer

U

mynheer

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈsɜː(ɹ)/

Etymologie (Engels)

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.