Mister (en. Ginoo)
mis-ter
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A title used before the name of a man.
Mr. Santos is our mathematics teacher.
Si Mister Santos ang aming guro sa matematika.
A way of addressing a formal man.
Good morning, Mr. De La Cruz.
Magandang umaga, Mister De La Cruz.
Commonly used as a form of respect.
We must respect the Misters around us.
Kailangan naming igalang ang mga Mister sa aming paligid.
Etymology
Derived from the English word 'mister'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Mister gentleman
A formal reference to a man.
Mister na ginoo
Related Words
madam
A title used before the name of a woman.
ginang
Slang Meanings
Bro or friend with respect
Hey, mister, what's up?
Hoy, mister, anong balita?
Term for an older person
The mister loves birds.
Si mister ay mahilig sa mga ibon.
Contradictory term, often sarcastic
Oh, indeed, mister!
Ay, oo nga naman, mister!