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.

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