Meaning of the German Word "Sogenannt"

sogenannt

so-called

Used to show that something or someone is commonly called by a name that may not be correct or suitable.

Example Sentence

Seine sogenannten Freunde riefen ihn nie an, als er in Schwierigkeiten war.

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Definition: Used to show that something or someone is commonly called by a name that may not be correct or suitable.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "sogenannt"?

C1

What grammatical category does "sogenannt" have?

Adjective

Which vocabulary topic does "sogenannt" belong to?

Abstract