sogenannt
so-called
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The German term "sogenannt" is an adjective that means "so-called". It is used to indicate that the term or name used to describe something might not be the official or most accurate term, but is commonly being used in that context. The individual parts of the word break down into "so", virtually indicating manner and relationship, similar to the English "so" or "as such," and "genannt", from "nennen" which means "to name" or "to call."
Similar expressions in English include "nicknamed" or "referred to as", but "sogenannt" usually implies a degree of skepticism or distancing from the term being used. This is akin to using "so-called" in English to perhaps question the appropriateness or accuracy of a descriptor or label.
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Examples
Der sogenannte Experte hat keine Ahnung.adjective
The so-called expert has no clue.
Diese sogenannte Expertise ist weit verbreitet.adjective
This so-called expertise is widespread.
Ein sogenannter Freund hat mir das erzählt.adjective
A so-called friend told me that.
Das sogenannte Expertenwissen war leider unzureichend.adjective
The so-called expert knowledge was unfortunately insufficient.
Dieses sogenannte Wundermittel verspricht viel.adjective
This so-called miracle cure promises a lot.
Die sogenannte Expertin konnte leider nicht helfen.adjective
The so-called expert unfortunately could not help.
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