sir
A man of a higher rank or positionA man of a higher rank or position.
» Can you take your seat, sir?
Ви не могли би зайняти своє місце, пане? — deniko
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6 sensesA man of a higher rank or position.
господи́нgospodín
панpan
term of address for a man
A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly
A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position
To a knight or other low member of the peerage.
Just be careful. He gets whingy now if you don't address him as Sir John.
To a superior military officer.
Sir, yes sir.
To a teacher.
Here's my report, sir.
A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.
Excuse me, sir, do you know the way to the art museum?
Herr, mein Herr
су́дарьsúdarʹ, господи́нgospodín
панpan
Examples
344 sentencesCan you take your seat, sir?
Ви не могли би зайняти своє місце, пане? — deniko
How can I help you, sir?
Як я вам можу допомогти, пане? — deniko
What can I do for you, sir?
Що я можу для вас зробити, пане? — deniko
deWas kann ich für Sie tun, mein Herr? — wolfgangth
You can go now, sir.
Тепер можете йти, пане. — aandrusiak
I can't do that, sir.
Я не можу цього зробити, пане. — deniko
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English sir, unstressed form of sire, borrowed from Old French sire (“master,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, senyor, signore, and sire.
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