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ssi

ssi

9.9
A polite word added after a person's name in Korean to show respect
  • noun
  • Formal
: ssi
  • Teacher Kim ssi always provides valuable insights during class discussions.

Examples

  • Kang Ho Dong ssi is a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

  • Kang Ho Dong ssi is wonderful.

    Blog text (20)

  • Go Bo Ssi.

    The Visit (2023)

  • Go Bo Ssi?

    The Visit (2023)

  • For mortars containing PP fibers, the correlation between SSI and fiber factor can be divided into two categories.

    Academic text (2016)

  • I spoke to Ms. Lee ssi about the upcoming event last week.

Synonyms

bibi
vsssi
  • Indian
14 9.1

A polite title for a woman used in South Asia to show respect

is used to address people politely regardless of gender
sar
vsssi
  • Indian
4 9.9

A polite way to call a man, used in South Asia and the Caribbean

is added after the name rather than used as a direct address
pani
vsssi
1 9.9

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

is used to address people politely regardless of gender
san
vsssi
1 8.1

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

is the Korean version used after names to politely address people
Mr.
vsssi
  • Formal
1.0

A polite title used before a man's name

is added after the name rather than before it
Seri
vsssi
  • UK
9.7

A title used before names in Malay and Indonesian to show respect

is used politely without showing rank

Surface Forms

ssi singular
ssis plural

Etymology

Ssi comes from the Korean 씨, which used a Chinese character that meant 'family', so it was tied to names. Today ssi is added after a person's name to show respect, much like 'Mr.' or 'Ms.'.