ˈzoːɡəˌnant

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Translation

so-called

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Word origin

From so ('so') and genannt, the past participle of nennen ('to name, call').

Origin
German
Root
so + genannt

Examples

Experte .

The so-called expert had no idea.

Geisterhaus .

We visited the so-called haunted house in the village.

Fakten .

These so-called facts are unfortunately not true.

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