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Meaning of mister | Babel Free

Noun masculine CEFR A1

Definitions

  1. (abbreviated to Mr when written) a polite title given to a male adult, either in writing or in speech. Good morning, Mr Smith; Ask Mr Jones. Meneer سَيِّد господин senhor pan der Herr hr κύριος Señor härra اقا herra Monsieur אדון श्रीमान gospodin úr Tuan herra signore, signor ~さん ...씨, ...님 misteris, ponas misters; kungs Encik mijnheerherrpan ښاغلى senhor domnul мистер, господин pán gospod gospodin herr[n] นาย (คำย่อคือ Mr.) Bay 先生 містер, пан صاحب، میاں gọi bằng ông 先生
    abbreviated to
  2. señor.
  3. Used as a courtesy title before the surname, full name, or professional title of a man, usually written in its abbreviated form: Mr. Jones; Mr. Secretary.
  4. Used as the official term of address for certain US military personnel, such as warrant officers.
  5. mister Informal Used as a form of address for a man: Watch your step, mister.
    Informal
  6. Informal One's husband or boyfriend: My mister says hello.
    Informal
  7. an informal form of address for a man
  8. (Military) navy a. the official form of address for subordinate or senior warrant officers
    navy
  9. (Medicine) Brit the form of address for a surgeon
    Brit
  10. the form of address for officials holding certain positions: mister chairman.

CEFR level

A1
Beginner
This word is part of the CEFR A1 vocabulary — beginner level.

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