No. 2,064 in German
sozusagen
"Sozusagen" means "so to speak" or "as it were."
In a sentence
Es war sozusagen ein perfektes Beispiel für ihren Erfolg.
It was, so to speak, a perfect example of her success.
In this sentence, 'sozusagen' is used to introduce a phrase that emphasizes or provides a figurative explanation rather than a strictly literal one.
Er ist sozusagen ein Künstler mit seinen Kochkünsten.
He is, so to speak, an artist with his cooking skills.
Here, 'sozusagen' is employed to make a figurative comparison that likens someone's abilities to those of an artist, emphasizing interpretation.
Die neue Technologie ist sozusagen eine Revolution im Energiesektor.
The new technology is, so to speak, a revolution in the energy sector.
In this instance, 'sozusagen' underscores the metaphorical impact of the technology on the industry, allowing some flexibility in interpreting the statement.
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