sir
🇺🇸
/sɜːr/
🇬🇧
/sɜː(r)/
a polite way to speak to a man when you don't know his name
Excuse me, sir, could you help me with this bag?
실례지만, 선생님, 이 가방 좀 도와주실 수 있나요?
used to start a formal letter when you don't know the man's name
Dear sir, I am writing to inquire about your services.
친애하는 선생님, 귀하의 서비스에 대해 문의하기 위해 편지를 씁니다.
a title for a man with a high British honor or a baronet
It's an honor to meet you, Sir John.
존 씨, 만나서 영광입니다.
used to address a man in authority, especially in the military
I will complete the task, sir!
작업을 완료하겠습니다, 선생님!
used by children at school to address a male teacher
Sir, may I leave the classroom for a moment?
선생님, 교실을 잠시 떠날 수 있나요?