* Religious Context: Historically, "domine" was used to address a minister or priest in a formal way, particularly in the context of the Protestant church.
* Literary Context: It can still appear in older literature, but its use is generally considered outdated and formal.
Today, "domine" is rarely used in everyday Dutch. If you hear this word, it's likely in a historical or literary context.
Here are some more modern ways to say "master" or "lord" in Dutch:
* meester (for a master)
* heer (for a lord or gentleman)
* eigenaar (for an owner)