sir

US /sɝː/
UK /sɝː/
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1.

선생님, 님

used as a polite or respectful way of addressing a man, especially one in a position of authority or who is older than the speaker

:
Excuse me, sir, could you tell me the way to the station?
실례합니다, 선생님, 역으로 가는 길을 알려주시겠어요?
Yes, sir, I understand.
네, 선생님, 알겠습니다.
2.

used as a title before the name of a knight or baronet

:
Sir Isaac Newton was a brilliant scientist.
아이작 뉴턴 경은 뛰어난 과학자였다.
The Queen knighted him, and he became Sir John.
여왕이 그에게 기사 작위를 수여했고, 그는 존 경이 되었다.