German word

Partner

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpaʁtnɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpartner

Example

Ich suche einen Partner für Tennis.

I'm looking for a tennis partner.

Illustration for Partner (partner)

More examples

Sie hat ihren Partner letztes Jahr geheiratet.

She married her partner last year.

Core concept

A person or organization linked with another for shared life, work, ownership, or recreation.

Common phrases

  • einen Partner finden

    find a partner

  • einen Partner suchen

    look for a partner

  • mit dem Partner sprechen

    talk to one's partner

Similar words

Lebenspartner: A long-term romantic partner in marriage or a shared household.
Partnerin: A female partner in a relationship, activity, or shared undertaking.
Mitspieler: A person who plays alongside another in a game or sport.
Begleiter: A companion who accompanies someone during an activity or journey.

Definition in German

Person oder Institution, mit der man formell oder privat in Beziehung oder Zusammenarbeit steht

Word origin

Partner entered German as a borrowing related to French partenaire and ultimately to Latin pars, 'part', referring to a participant in something shared.

Usage tips

  • The plural of Partner is Partner, not the English-style form Partners.

Other meanings

  • spousenoun
  • lovernoun
  • business partnernoun
  • co-ownernoun

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