Sozius

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Latin socius (companion).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈzoːt͡si̯ʊs/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Sozius m (strong, genitive Sozius, plural Soziusse or Sozien or Sozii)

  1. (motorcycling) pillion (second saddle on a motorcycle; person riding in the pillion)
  2. (law) partner
  3. (slang) pal, mate

Usage notes[edit]

  • The plurals Sozien and Sozii are restricted to the legal sense.

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Further reading[edit]

  • Sozius” in Duden online
  • Sozius” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache