so-called

• Wird verwendet, um anzugeben, dass das Wort oder die Wendung, mit der jemand oder etwas beschrieben wird, nicht unbedingt zutreffend oder angemessen ist; oft mit skeptischem oder abwertendem Unterton.

Used to indicate that a word or phrase used to describe someone or something is not necessarily accurate or appropriate.

1. Doubtful or suspectB2formal

   Used to indicate that a name or term is not believed to be appropriate or accurate.

   Sogenannt

   • The so-called expert couldn't answer a single question.
   • His so-called friends abandoned him when he needed help.
   • The so-called solution only made the problem worse.

   Synonymeallegedostensibleprofessedputativeself-styledsoi-disantsupposedwould-be

   Antonymeactualauthenticgenuinerealtrue

2. Commonly namedB2formal

   Used to introduce the name that is commonly used for something, often implying the name is misleading or not fully accurate.

   sogenannt

   • The so-called 'paperless office' still uses a lot of paper.
   • The so-called 'free market' is heavily regulated.
   • The so-called 'miracle drug' had serious side effects.

   Synonymeallegednominalostensibleprofessedputativeself-styledsupposedwould-be