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.