das Soziales
Translation
social matters, social affairs, social welfare
Examples
Er interessiert sich für Soziales.
He is interested in social matters.
Das Ministerium für Soziales ist zuständig.
The Ministry for Social Affairs is responsible.
Grammar Patterns
((für+4)) to be interested in social matters sich für Soziales interessieren
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gesellschaftliches (societal matters), Gemeinwohl (common good)
Etymology
Nominalization of the adjective 'sozial'. 'Das Soziale' means 'that which is social'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the noun form of 'social' – 'the social sphere' or 'social stuff'.