ADVERB
sozusagen/ˌzoːt͡suˈzaːɡŋ̩/so to speak; in a manner of speaking; as it were
sozusagen is a German adverb that means so to speak, in a manner of speaking, or as it were. It is pronounced /ˌzoːt͡suˈzaːɡŋ̩/.
Definitions
1.used to express that what follows is not meant literally, but figuratively or approximately; so to speak(colloquial, discourse marker)
a.used to soften or qualify a statement, introduce a metaphor, or show approximation
Er ist sozusagen der Chef der Gruppe.—He is, so to speak, the boss of the group.
b.used to clarify or rephrase, to make a statement more accessible or understandable
Sie hat das Projekt sozusagen im Alleingang gestemmt.—She managed the project, so to speak, single-handedly.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sozusagen" mean in English?
- "sozusagen" means so to speak, in a manner of speaking, or as it were. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "sozusagen"?
- "sozusagen" is pronounced /ˌzoːt͡suˈzaːɡŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "sozusagen"?
- "sozusagen" is a adverb in German.
