gospodin

[ guh-spuh-dyeen ]

noun

, Russian.

, plural go·spo·da [g, uh, -spuh-, dah].

1. a title of respect corresponding to Mr.

gospodin

/ ɡəspaˈdin /

noun

1. a Russian title of address, often indicating respect, equivalent to sir when used alone or to Mr when before a name

Word History and Origins

Origin of gospodin¹

literally: lord

Example Sentences

Gospodin Berkman—somehow it echoed the servile barinya with which the domestics used to address my mother.

From Project Gutenberg

Zzzdrrravstv—I mean, be in good health, Gospodin Dropowisky, how do you live on?

From Project Gutenberg