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
to a superior military officer.
meneer
A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:
heer
A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:
meneer
A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.
mijnheer
A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.
What does "sir" mean?
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noun A polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.
"Good morning, sir, may I take your coat?"
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noun The title used before the first name of a knight.
"The old actor was proud to be called Sir Henry after the ceremony."
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sir in a sentence
- Good morning, sir, may I take your coat?
- Excuse me, sir, is this seat taken?
- The old actor was proud to be called Sir Henry after the ceremony.
- Newspapers announced that the scientist would now be known as Sir Alan.
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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: "Good morning, sir, may I take your coat?" 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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