Sozius

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin socius (“companion”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈzoːt͡si̯ʊs/
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Noun

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

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

Usage notes

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

Synonyms

(motorcycle seat): Soziussitz
(partner): Mitinhaber, Partner, Teilhaber
(pal): Kumpel

Related terms

Further reading

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

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