Meaning
yes, sir
- an emphatic or formal affirmation, typically to a male superior
In a sentence
Sissignore, eseguo subito l'ordine.
Yes, sir, I'll carry out the order right away.
Hai capito cosa devi fare? – Sissignore!
Did you understand what you need to do? – Yes, sir!
Rispose con un secco «sissignore» e uscì dalla stanza.
He answered with a sharp "yes, sir" and left the room.
Usage notes
- Spelled as a single word with doubling of the 's' (syntactic doubling).
- Used mostly in military contexts, formal service, or humorously to show obedience.