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sir

/ˈsə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɹ/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ/

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noun

سيدي، حضرة

A man of a higher rank or position.

Examples :

"The school principal, a respected sir, addressed the students. "

خاطب المدير، وهو رجل محترم، الطلاب.

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noun

سيدي

A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:

Examples :

"The new student addressed the teacher, saying, "Sir, I have a question about the assignment." "

خاطب الطالب الجديد المعلم قائلاً: "سيدي، لدي سؤال حول الواجب".

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noun

سيدي

A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.

Examples :

"Excuse me, sir, do you know the way to the art museum?"

عفواً سيدي، هل تعرف الطريق إلى متحف الفن؟

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verb

خاطب بـ "سيدي"

To address (someone) using "sir".

Examples :

"The teacher sirred the student for asking a question during class. "

خاطب المعلم الطالب بـ "سيدي" لأنه طرح سؤالاً أثناء الحصة.

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