sir

Betekenis (Engels)

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.

meneer

heer

mijnheer

heerschap

meester

mynheer

mĳnheer

my lord

that’s right

as you please

important person

that is not right

prominent figure

Old gentleman

dear employer

Frequentie

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈsɜː(ɹ)/

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.

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