소위

sowi

소위 + noun · 소위 말하는 + noun

so-called, what they call

Example

그는 소위 전문가라는 사람들을 믿지 않아요.

He doesn't trust so-called experts.

Word parts

소 that which위 say

Literally 'what is called'.

Good to know

Often carries a skeptical tone like English 'so-called'; 이른바 is a more neutral native equivalent.