Sozius

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin socius (“companion”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzoːt͡si̯ʊs/
  • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)

Noun

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

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

Usage notes

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

Synonyms

Further reading

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