साहेब

Definition

The boss; also a respectful address for officials.

Example

Etymology

The word 'साहेब' (saheb) is derived from the Persian 'صاحب' (ṣāḥib), meaning 'master' or 'owner', and has been incorporated into Marathi through historical trade and cultural interactions.

How & Where It’s Used

'साहेब' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts as a respectful term for a boss or senior, found in both spoken and written forms.

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