das Soziale
Translation
the social sphere, social matters, the social aspect
Examples
Das Soziale ist ihm sehr wichtig.
The social aspect is very important to him.
Wir müssen das Soziale und das Wirtschaftliche verbinden.
We must connect the social and the economic.
Grammar Patterns
to emphasize ((sth.)) The politician emphasizes the social aspect in his speech.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der soziale Bereich (the social area), das Gesellschaftliche (the societal)
Etymology
A nominalized adjective, from 'sozial' (social). The neuter article 'das' turns it into an abstract noun.
Memory Tips
Like 'the good' or 'the beautiful' in English, 'das Soziale' refers to 'the social' as an abstract concept.