sir

US /sɝː/
UK /sɝː/
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1.

meneer

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?
Pardon, meneer, kunt u mij de weg naar het station vertellen?
Yes, sir, I understand.
Ja, meneer, ik begrijp het.
2.

Sir

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

:
Sir Isaac Newton was a brilliant scientist.
Sir Isaac Newton was een briljante wetenschapper.
The Queen knighted him, and he became Sir John.
De koningin sloeg hem tot ridder, en hij werd Sir John.