The meaning of Sir

Sir – definition

noun
Used as a polite or respectful way of addressing a man, especially one in a position of authority.
Usage examples:
Excuse me, sir

abbreviation
(in biblical references) sirach (in the apocrypha).

先生, 爵士, 阁下

Meneer, Heer, Mijnheer

Monsieur, Sir

Herr, Gnädiger herr

महोदय, श्रीमान, महाशय, जनाब, हुजूर, लाला, श्रीमन्

Signore, Sir

선생님, 경, 님, 씨, 여봐, 근계, 직업 앞에 붙이는 남자의 경칭, ...에게 씨라고 부르다

Сэр, Сударь, Господин, Величать господином

Señor, Sir, Caballero, Mi señor

Word origin

Middle English: reduced form of sire.

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