World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesSahib
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Sahib
"Er wurde von den Arbeitern respektvoll Sahib genannt."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
A polite title of respect used for a man, especially formerly in colonial South Asia.
"The travelers addressed their guide as sahib."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi and Urdu, ultimately from Arabic 'ṣāḥib' meaning 'companion', 'master', or 'lord', used historically as a polite title of respect for men in British India.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Sahib"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Sahib" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
sahib
Transliteration: sahib
"Il était appelé sahib par les villageois."
Sahib
Transliteration: Sahib
"Er wurde von den Arbeitern respektvoll Sahib genannt."
sahib
Transliteration: sahib
"Lo chiamavano sahib con grande rispetto."
sahib
Transliteration: sahib
"Los sirvientes se referían a él como sahib."
sahib
Transliteration: sahib
"Ele era tratado como sahib pelos empregados."
साहिब
Transliteration: sahib
"गाड़ीवान ने यात्री को साहिब कहकर संबोधित किया।"
老爷
Transliteration: lǎoye
"仆人们恭敬地称呼他为老爷。"
사히브
Transliteration: sahibeu
"그들은 그를 사히브라고 불렀다."
サーヒブ
Transliteration: sahibu
"彼はサーヒブと呼ばれて敬意を示された。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all German termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Sahib"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.