German word

Partei

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁˈtaɪ̯/

Meaning

  • feminine nounparty

Example

Viele Parteien nehmen an der Wahl teil.

Many political parties are taking part in the election.

Illustration for Partei (party)

More examples

Viele Menschen unterstützen die Partei.

Many people support the party.

Core concept

A recognized side gathered around a shared position, whether in an election, a dispute, or a legal proceeding.

Common phrases

  • einer Partei beitreten

    join a party

  • Partei unterstützen

    support a party

Similar words

Fraktion: A parliamentary group of lawmakers from the same party or with similar political views.
Opposition: A party or group of lawmakers opposed to the current government or ruling party.
Koalition: A governing partnership in which several political parties join together.
Bündnis: A temporary alliance between parties or groups for an election or policy goal.

Definition in German

Eine Seite oder Gruppe, die in einem politischen, gesellschaftlichen oder rechtlichen Konflikt dieselbe Position vertritt und als Partei auftritt.

Word origin

Partei comes through French partie from Latin pars, meaning part, and developed from a part or side into a political or legal party.

Usage tips

  • Partei is feminine, with the plural Parteien; Partei ergreifen means to take sides rather than to join a political party.

Other meanings

  • party to a casenoun
  • factionnoun

Related words

  • Parteisekretärparty secretarynoun
  • Parteiprogrammparty platformnoun

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