efendim

Turkish

Noun

efendim

1. first-person singular single-possession of efendi

Interjection

efendim

1. excuse me?; come again? (request to repeat)
2. excuse me! (request for attention)
3. hello! (greeting used when answering the telephone)
4. sir; madam (respectful term of address to an adult of either sex)

   Synonym: beyefendi (only for addressing a male person)

   Synonym: hanımefendi (only for addressing a female person)