German word

Party

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpaːɐ̯ti/

Meaning

  • feminine nounparty

Example

Wir feiern auf der Party bis spät in die Nacht.

We're celebrating at the party until late into the night.

Illustration for Party (party)

More examples

Auf der Party sprach sie mit alten Freunden.

At the party, she spoke with old friends.

Core concept

Guests arrive informally, mingle freely, and stay late for shared enjoyment.

Common phrases

  • eine kleine Party veranstalten

    organize a small party

  • mit jemandem auf der Party sprechen

    speak to someone at the party

Similar words

Feier: A ceremonious gathering where invitations and formal manners are often important.
Treffen: A scheduled gathering of a few people with a common goal or hobby.
Fest: A festival or celebratory event drawing many people to an outdoor or spacious setting.
Veranstaltung: A structured event designed for an audience, such as a talk, exhibition, or concert.

Definition in German

Geselliges Treffen von Leuten zur Unterhaltung, meist ohne formellen Charakter.

Word origin

German adopted Party as an English loanword for a social event, preserving the English form and its informal modern sense.

Usage tips

  • The common phrase auf eine Party gehen uses auf with the accusative for movement toward the event.

Opposites

Related words

  • Partydekorationparty decorationnoun
  • Partyorganisationparty organizationnoun

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