Persian · Family & People

آقا

āghā

Mr.; sir

Beginnernoun

Definition

The respectful address for a man — āghā-ye Ahmadi, Mr. Ahmadi.

Example

آقا، ببخشید، ساعت چند است؟

Sir, excuse me, what time is it?

Etymology

'آقا' (āghā) denotes a title of respect for a man, evolving from a term used historically to refer to a person of authority or nobility.

How & Where It’s Used

'آقا' is widely used in formal and informal registers to denote respect, and its usage is prevalent in both rural and urban areas.

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