Marathi · Work & Business
साहेब
saheb
Boss; sir
Beginnernoun
Definition
The boss; also a respectful address for officials.
Example
साहेब आज व्यस्त आहेत.
The boss is busy today.
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.