German word

Partie

Pronunciation

IPA/paɐ̯ˈtiː/

Meaning

  • feminine noungame

Example

Wir haben gestern eine spannende Partie gespielt.

We played an exciting game yesterday.

Illustration for Partie (game)

More examples

Möchtest du gegen mich eine Partie spielen?

Would you like to play a game against me?

Core concept

A single, self-contained contest runs from its opening move to its final result.

Common phrases

  • gegen jemanden eine Partie spielen

    play a game against ___

  • eine schnelle Partie spielen

    play a quick game

  • die Partie zu Ende bringen

    finish the game

Similar words

Spiel: Any game or playful activity, from children's play to organized sports.
Match: A recognized sporting contest between competing players or teams.
Turnier: A tournament combining multiple contests to decide the final ranking.
Runde: One round of play within a tournament or other competition.

Definition in German

Eine einzelne Begegnung oder ein abgeschlossener Wettkampf zwischen Spielern oder Mannschaften, der als eine Einheit betrachtet wird.

Word origin

German 'Partie' was borrowed from French partie, ultimately from Latin pars, 'part', and came to denote a bounded game or contest.

Usage tips

  • 'Partie' is feminine, and its plural is 'Partien', not 'Parties'.

Other meanings

  • contestnoun
  • matchnoun

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