sogenannten
Translation
so-called
Examples
Er traf den sogenannten Experten.
He met the so-called expert.
Wir sprachen mit den sogenannten Fachleuten.
We spoke with the so-called specialists.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) Modifies a noun. Er ist ein sogenannter Experte.
Similar Words
Synonyms: angeblich (allegedly), vermeintlich (supposed); Antonyms: echt (real), tatsächlich (actual)
Etymology
Composed of 'so' (so, thus) and 'genannt' (called, past participle of 'nennen'). It literally translates to 'so-called'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as identical in usage and nuance to the English 'so-called'. It questions the validity of the noun that follows.