so genannt
Translation
so-called
Examples
Er kaufte ein so genanntes Wundermittel.
He bought a so-called miracle cure.
Grammar Patterns
so-called + [noun] ... Er kaufte ein so genanntes Wundermittel.
Similar Words
angeblich (allegedly), vermeintlich (supposedly)
Etymology
From 'so' (so, thus) + 'genannt' (called, past participle of 'nennen', to name). Literally 'so named' or 'so called'.
Memory Tips
Think of this phrase as putting air quotes around a word. It often implies skepticism about the term being used.