Romanian · Family & People
soț
Husband
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
The man a woman is married to.
Example
Soțul ei este inginer.
Her husband is an engineer.
Etymology
'Soț' derives from the Latin 'socius', meaning 'companion' or 'partner', adapting over time to denote 'husband' in Romanian family terminology.
How & Where It’s Used
'Soț' is primarily utilized in formal contexts such as marriage and legal documents, but it also features in everyday conversation.
Literary Heritage
The term is frequently used in literature discussing marriage and relationships.