sozial
social
Beschreibt das Zusammenleben von Menschen, ihr Verhalten gegenüber anderen sowie den Umgang in der Gemeinschaft. Oft geht es dabei um Hilfe, Unterstützung und Rücksichtnahme.
The German word "sozial" is an adjective that means "social". It is derived from the Latin word "socialis", which relates to society or social relations. "Sozial" is often used in contexts related to community, relationships among people, welfare, or societal issues. Similar words in German include "gesellschaftlich" (societal), "gemeinschaftlich" (communal), and "unterstützend" (supportive).
While all these words relate to social contexts, "sozial" tends to emphasize aspects related to welfare, assistance, or social justice, whereas "gesellschaftlich" often refers to broader societal structures or issues. "Gemeinschaftlich" usually emphasizes collective or community actions.
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Examples
Die Organisation unterstützt soziale Projekte.adjective
The organization supports social projects.
Kinder lernen früh, sozial zu sein.adjective
Children learn early to be social.
Projekte mit sozialem Schwerpunkt helfen der Gemeinschaft.adjective
Projects with a social focus help the community.
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