sir background

sir

/ˈsə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɹ/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ/

Illustration sir - Image 1

Illustration sir - Image 2

noun

선생, 귀하

A man of a higher rank or position.

Examples :

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

존경받는 선생님인 교장 선생님이 학생들에게 연설했습니다.

position person society job essential

Illustration sir - Image 1

Illustration sir - Image 2

noun

선생님, 영감

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." "

새 학생은 선생님께 “선생님, 숙제에 대해 질문이 있습니다.”라고 말하며 말을 걸었습니다.

person position society communication attitude essential

Illustration sir - Image 1

Illustration sir - Image 2

noun

선생님

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?"

실례합니다, 선생님, 미술관 가는 길을 아십니까?

person communication title culture essential

Illustration sir - Image 1

Illustration sir - Image 2

verb

"경"으로 부르다

To address (someone) using "sir".

Examples :

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

선생님은 수업 시간에 질문을 한 학생을 "경"이라고 불렀다.

communication language culture society person essential