gesellschaftlich

societal, social

English translations

  1. 01

    social

  2. 02

    societal

Word details

German meaning
Die Gesellschaft betreffend, sozial.
English meaning
Social
Synonym
sozial, gemeinschaftlich
German example
Er ist ein gesellschaftlich engagierter Mensch.
English example
He is a socially engaged person.

Example sentences with “gesellschaftlich”

  1. Das ist ein wichtiges gesellschaftliches Thema. (This is an important societal issue.)

Frequently asked questions

Does 'gesellschaftlich' refer to social gatherings?

Not usually. 'Gesellschaftlich' refers to 'societal' (related to society as a whole). For social gatherings, the term 'gesellig' is more appropriate.