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sir in Dutch

sir in Dutch is meneer, heer, mijnheer — sir means a polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.

sir in Dutch

meneer
noun
to a superior military officer.
meneer
noun
A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:
heer
noun
A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:
meneer
noun
A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.
mijnheer
noun
A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.

What does "sir" mean?

  1. noun A polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.
    "Excuse me, sir, is this seat taken?"
  2. noun The title used before the first name of a knight.
    "He was knighted and is now known as Sir Paul."

sir in a sentence

  • Excuse me, sir, is this seat taken?
  • Yes, sir, right away.
  • He was knighted and is now known as Sir Paul.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "sir" in Dutch?

"sir" in Dutch is meneer, heer, mijnheer. sir means: A polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.

How do you use "sir" in a sentence?

Example: "Excuse me, sir, is this seat taken?" In Dutch, "sir" is meneer, heer, mijnheer.

Are there other ways to say "sir" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "sir": meneer, heer, mijnheer.

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