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Seri

Seri

9.7
A title used before names in Malay and Indonesian to show respect
  • proper noun
  • UK
translation icon : Seri
  • There aren't a whole lot of luxury hotels in Bandar Seri Begawan, so I was pretty happy to discover via Trip Advisor that there was a highly-rated Radisson right downtown.
  • Datuk Seri
  • Minister Datuk Seri

Examples

  • During the ceremony, the title Seri is awarded to individuals recognized for their exceptional service.

  • Seri honored as Pillars of the World

    Blog text (7)
  • It was as well to say Jakarta or Bandar Seri Begawan.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak outlined the multiple studies in response to a request for information about the current state of the country's nuclear efforts.

    Blog text (23)
  • Datuk Seri Najib Razak is known for his contributions to Malaysian politics.

  • The term Seri signifies respect and honor in Malay culture.

Synonyms

Sir
vsSeri
  • Formal
32 1.4

A respectful title placed before a man's first name when he is a knight or baronet

is a name honorific used to show rank or respect outside noble titles
tuan
vsSeri
  • Philippine
2 9.9

A polite title for a man in Malay-speaking areas

is a name honorific that shows rank or respect without male focus
pani
vsSeri
1 9.9

A polite title used before a woman's last name to show respect

is a name honorific used to show rank or respect and not female specific
san
vsSeri
1 8.1

A polite title added after a person's name in Japan

is a name honorific that shows rank or respect rather than general courtesy
sardar
vsSeri
  • UK
9.5

A respectful title used before a Sikh or South Asian man's name to show honor

is a name honorific that indicates rank or respect without leader implication
sarkar
vsSeri
  • Indian
9.9

A respectful word used to address someone in authority

is a name honorific that shows rank or respect rather than direct authority
ssi
vsSeri
  • Formal
9.9

A polite word added after a person's name in Korean to show respect

is a name honorific that marks rank or respect rather than simple politeness
Kumari
vsSeri
  • Indian
9.9

A title used to address an unmarried woman in South Asia

is a name honorific that shows rank or respect without marital condition

Surface Forms

Seri main

Etymology

Seri is a title in Malay and Indonesian that comes from the same root as South Asian Sri, which originally meant 'honour' or 'good fortune', and it is used like 'Sir' or 'Lady' to show respect before a name.