Translation of Turkish word "efendim" to English
efendim
/efendim/
Meaning
interjectionNoun and interjection meaning 'sir', 'madam', or 'pardon?'. Formed from 'efendi' (master/gentleman) and the possessive suffix '-im'.
How to use
Efendi plus the first-person possessive. It answers a call ('yes?'), addresses someone politely, and asks for repetition — three jobs, one word.
🇬🇧 English
sir
Example
Buyurun efendim, nasıl yardımcı olabilirim?
Here you go, sir, how can I help you?
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- Buyurun efendim, nasıl yardımcı olabilirim?— Here you go, sir, how can I help you?
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What does the Turkish word "efendim" mean?▼
The Turkish word "efendim" means "sir" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Buyurun efendim, nasıl yardımcı olabilirim?" (which translates as "Here you go, sir, how can I help you?").
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