Cool MateMeaning of So-called
used to show that you do not think that the word or phrase that is being used to describe somebody/something is appropriate
In simple words: What people call something, even if it's not really that.
So-called in a sentence
- the opinion of a so-called ‘expert’
- How have these so-called improvements helped the local community?
- artists from the so-called ‘School of London’
How to use So-called
Use 'so-called' to describe something that is named or labeled in a certain way, often implying doubt about the name's accuracy. Avoid in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
so-called + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'so-called' as a label that might be misleading – like a 'soda called mango' that tastes like orange.
Related words
Collocations with So-called
- so-called expert
- so-called problem
- so-called leader
Synonyms for So-called
- alleged
- supposed
- named
Common mistakes with So-called
- Confusing 'so-called' with 'so call'
- Using 'so-called' without a following noun
- Overusing 'so-called' in formal contexts
So-called appears in
So-called in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ما يسمى بـ
اللي الناس بتسميه، حتى لو ما كانش حقيقي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তথাকথিত
লোকে যাকে যা বলে, যদিও সেটা আসলে তেমন নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
sogenannt
Was die Leute etwas nennen, auch wenn es das nicht wirklich ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Supuestamente
Lo que la gente llama algo, aunque en realidad no lo sea.
- Persianفارسی
به اصطلاح
چیزی که مردم به آن نام میدهند، حتی اگر واقعاً آن نباشد.
- FrenchFrançais
soi-disant
Ce que les gens appellent quelque chose, même si ce n'est pas vraiment ça.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तथाकथित
जिसे लोग कहते हैं, भले ही वह वास्तव में वैसा न हो।
- ItalianItaliano
cosiddetto
Quello che la gente chiama qualcosa, anche se non lo è davvero.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Supostamente
O que as pessoas chamam de algo, mesmo que não seja bem isso.
- RussianРусский
так называемый
То, что люди называют чем-то, даже если это не совсем так.
- Urduاردو
نام نہاد
جسے لوگ کہتے ہیں، چاہے وہ واقعی ایسا نہ ہو
- Chinese中文
所谓的
大家叫它什么，即使它其实不是。
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Frequently asked questions about So-called
What does So-called mean?
What people call something, even if it's not really that.
What is the definition of So-called?
used to show that you do not think that the word or phrase that is being used to describe somebody/something is appropriate
How do you use So-called in a sentence?
the opinion of a so-called ‘expert’
Can you give another example of So-called?
How have these so-called improvements helped the local community?
What are synonyms for So-called?
Common alternatives include alleged, supposed, named.
What is the opposite of So-called?
Opposite meanings include genuine, authentic, real.
What words go with So-called?
It commonly pairs with so-called expert, so-called problem, so-called leader.
What are common mistakes when using So-called?
Confusing 'so-called' with 'so call' Using 'so-called' without a following noun Overusing 'so-called' in formal contexts
How do you pronounce So-called?
US: /["/ˌsəʊ ˈkɔːld/"]/, UK: /["/ˌsəʊ ˈkɔːld/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use So-called?
Use 'so-called' to describe something that is named or labeled in a certain way, often implying doubt about the name's accuracy. Avoid in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is So-called?
"So-called" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.