Sosyo (en. Social)

/so-ʃo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The interaction of people in society.
Social interaction is crucial for building relationships with one another.
Mahalaga ang sosyo sa pagbuo ng mga relasyon sa isa't isa.
An aspect of life related to companions and community.
Social refers to the way we interact with others.
Ang sosyo ay tumutukoy sa paraan ng pakikisalamuha natin sa ibang tao.
The state of being part of a group or community.
Sometimes, being social becomes a barrier to our development.
Minsan, ang sosyo ay nagiging hadlang sa ating pag-unlad.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'social'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

social person
A person focused on interaction and engagement with others.
sosyong tao

Related Words

social
Refers to people who are well-off and participate in social activities.
sosyal
socialism
An ideology that advocates for collective ownership and distribution of wealth.
sosyalismo

Slang Meanings

A social person who is wealthy or of high status
The socialites at the party were all dressed to the nines in expensive clothes.
Ang mga sosyo sa party ay puro nakabayo at nagbihis ng mamahalin.
Forces themselves to look posh even though they are not
Wow, he acts like a socialite but he's actually from the slums.
Grabe siya, akala mo sosyo na pero talo pa nga sa kanto.
A substitute for the title 'sosyal,' used in a more sarcastic context
Just call her 'sosyo' since she's not really succeeding in life.
Tawagin mo na lang siyang 'sosyo' dahil hindi naman siya nagtatagumpay sa buhay.