German word

Part

Pronunciation

IPA/paɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpart

Example

Ein großer Part des Problems ist gelöst.

A large part of the problem has been solved.

Illustration for Part (part)

More examples

In diesem Projekt nimmt sie einen großen Part ein.

In this project, she plays a major part.

Core concept

A bounded piece of a whole with its own place or function in a text, score, or performance.

Common phrases

  • einen großen Part spielen

    play a major part

  • ein wichtiger Part

    an important part

Similar words

Teil: An ordinary part or element of a larger whole in everyday use.
Stück: A separate piece that can be divided off or counted.
Abschnitt: A continuous section within a period, text, or area.
Anteil: A share or proportion of a whole.

Definition in German

Ein abgegrenzter Bestandteil eines Ganzen, besonders als Abschnitt in Texten oder Musik.

Word origin

The German noun continues Middle High German part from Latin pars, the source of a word for a portion or share.

Usage tips

  • Teil is usually the idiomatic choice for an ordinary portion, while Part often belongs to specialized contexts such as music, theater, or texts.

Other meanings

  • rolenoun

Opposites

  • das Ganzethe wholenoun
  • Gesamtheittotalitynoun

Related words

  • partiellpartialadjective

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