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)

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

• sozial
• Sozietät

Further reading

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