Formal Address in Hindi:
* श्रीमान (Shrimān): This is the most common and formal way to address a man in Hindi. It is similar to "Mr." in English.
* महोदय (Mahoday): This is another formal title, similar to "Sir" in English. It's generally used for someone of a higher social standing.
* आप (Aap): This is a respectful way to address someone, regardless of their gender. It's similar to "You" but conveys a more formal tone.
Example:
* श्रीमान शर्मा (Shrimān Sharma) - Mr. Sharma
* महोदय, मैं आपसे कुछ पूछना चाहता हूँ (Mahoday, main aapse kuchh poochhna chahta hoon) - Sir, I would like to ask you something.
Note:
* You would usually use the person's name after the title: "श्रीमान शर्मा (Shrimān Sharma)"
* In informal situations, you can use the person's name directly or "आप (Aap)" without a title.
Remember that using proper titles and addressing people with respect is crucial in any language.