die Sozia
Translation
female member of the Social Democratic Party, female socialist, female partner (in a firm)
Examples
Die Sozia hielt eine Rede im Parlament.
The female Social Democrat gave a speech in parliament.
Sie ist Sozia in einer großen Anwaltskanzlei.
She is a partner in a large law firm.
Grammar Patterns
((the Sozia)) as subject The Sozia represents her party.
to be ((a Sozia)) ((in sth.)) to be a female partner in sth. She is a Sozia in a well-known firm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Partnerin (female partner), Genossin (female comrade), Sozialistin (female socialist).
Etymology
From Latin 'socius' (companion, ally), with the feminine ending '-a'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'social' or 'associate'. A 'Sozia' is a female associate in a professional society (Sozietät) or a member of a social political party.