남성에 대한 정중한 호칭이나 경칭.
A polite or respectful way of addressing a man, especially one whose name is unknown.
예문:
"Excuse me, sir, is this seat taken?"
"The waiter asked, 'Are you ready to order, sir?'"
교사나 상급자에게 사용하는 존칭.
Used to address a male teacher or a person in a position of authority.
예문:
"Sir, I didn't understand the last equation."
"Yes, sir, I will submit the report by tomorrow morning."
영국에서 준남작이나 기사의 이름 앞에 붙이는 칭호.
A title used before the first name of a knight or baronet in the United Kingdom.
예문:
"Sir Isaac Newton discovered the laws of motion."
"He was knighted by the Queen and is now Sir David."
공식적인 편지나 서류의 서두에서 남성을 부르는 말.
A formal salutation used at the beginning of a letter to a man.
예문:
"Dear Sir, I am writing to apply for the position."
"The letter began with a formal 'Dear Sir' and ended with 'Yours faithfully'."
상대방을 비꼬거나 강조하여 부르는 말.
Used to express irony, emphasis, or annoyance when addressing someone.
예문:
"Now look here, sir, I've had enough of your excuses!"
"You think you're very clever, don't you, sir?"
누군가를 'sir'라고 부르며 예우를 갖추다.
To address someone using the title 'sir'.
예문:
"The soldiers were trained to sir every officer they encountered."
"Stop sirring me; just call me Bob."