sir in German
sir in German is Herr, mein Herr — sir means a polite or respectful way to address a man, especially one of higher rank, a stranger, or a teacher.
sir in German
Herr
A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.
mein Herr
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.
"Excuse me, sir, is this seat taken?"
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noun The title used before the first name of a knight.
"He was knighted and is now known as Sir Paul."
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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.
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What is "sir" in German?
"sir" in German is Herr, mein Herr. 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 German, "sir" is Herr, mein Herr.
Are there other ways to say "sir" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "sir": Herr, mein Herr.
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