sir
🇺🇸
/sɜːr/
🇬🇧
/sɜː(r)/
noun
A2
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?
A2
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.
A2
a title for a man with a high British honor or a baronet
It's an honor to meet you, Sir John.
A2
used to address a man in authority, especially in the military
I will complete the task, sir!
R
used by children at school to address a male teacher
Sir, may I leave the classroom for a moment?
translation
a polite way to speak to a man when you don't know his name; used to start a formal letter when you don't know the man's name; a title for a man with a high British honor or a baronet; used to address a man in authority, especially in the military; used by children at school to address a male teacher
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sirs