sinjur

Maltese

Etymology

Borrowed from Sicilian signuri, from Latin senior.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /sɪnˈjuːr/

Noun

sinjur m (plural sinjuri, feminine sinjura)

  1. Mister, Sir (form of address)
    Synonym: sur
    Sinjur Smith ― Mister Smith
  2. lord, master
    Synonym: sid
  3. rich man
    Synonym: għani

Derived terms
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