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

And Gospodin Melnik used it to grind his flour faster, blasting air magic past small stiff sails he had rigged to his mill.

From Literature

“I have chores, Gospodin,” she said.

From Literature

“Gospodin Yedinitsa, I can’t learn about dragons today,” Anya said, edging out the door.

From Literature

Anya knocked the egg against the counter and said, “I’ve come to talk to Gospodin Yedinitsa about hunting the dragon. I figured he’d be up by now.”

From Literature

“Gospodin Yedsha is paying me, and if I help him catch this dragon, we’ll have enough money to stay here. I care more about us than I do about a stupid dragon!”

From Literature