English–German
“social” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/zoˈtsi̯aːl/
Example
Viele Menschen brauchen soziale Kontakte.
Many people need social connections.
How to say “social” in German
“Social” in German is sozial.
People linked by support, from a helpful person to services and institutions.
Example sentences with sozial
Im Alltag spielen soziale Medien eine große Rolle.
In everyday life, social media play a major role.
Tips for using sozial
- In jemand ist sozial, sozial often means considerate or helpful, while English social more often concerns interaction or society generally.
Other German words for “social”
Wir brauchen gesellschaftliche Veränderungen.
We need social changes.