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"Partner" in German: Partner / Partnerin
der Partner / die Partnerin
Partner in German is der Partner for a man and die Partnerin for a woman. It can mean a romantic partner or a work partner; Lebenspartner makes the relationship clear.
Introducing someone
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How to pronounce Partner / Partnerin
Say it
PART-ner
/ˈpaʁtnɐ/
PART-ner / part-neh-RIN. Stress PART. Soft final -in on the feminine.
"Partner" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Partner / die Partnerin | partner Romantic or professional. | Romantic or professional. |
| mein Partner / meine Partnerin | my partner Possessive forms. | Possessive forms. |
| Lebenspartner | life partner Emphasizes a committed relationship. | Emphasizes a committed relationship. |
| Geschäftspartner | business partner Work context. | Work context. |
How to use Partner / Partnerin in real life
- 1Introducing someone
Das ist Lea, meine Partnerin.
This is Lea, my partner.
Meine Partnerin.
- 2Project chat
Mein Partner übernimmt die Finanzen.
My partner handles the finances.
Could be work or life; context decides.
- 3Invitation
Bring deine Partnerin gerne mit zum Abendessen.
Feel free to bring your partner to dinner.
Deine Partnerin.
Mistakes English speakers make with Partner / Partnerin
Incorrect: meine Partner (for a woman)
Correct: meine Partnerin
Use Partnerin for a woman.
Incorrect: mein Partnerin
Correct: meine Partnerin
Feminine needs meine, not mein.
Good to know
Partner / Partnerin is common and neutral in German, including for unmarried couples. Freund / Freundin can sound more casual or ambiguous; Partner signals a clearer unit.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
RSVP for a wedding
ChatPal
Kommt dein Partner auch?
Is your partner coming too?
You
Ja. Mein Partner freut sich schon auf die Feier.
Yes. My partner is already looking forward to the party.
ChatPal
Soll ich euch als Paar an einen Tisch setzen?
Should I seat you as a couple at one table?
You
Bitte. Meine Partnerin kennt sonst niemanden.
Please. My partner doesn't know anyone else.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Partner" in German
How do you say partner?
Der Partner / die Partnerin.
My partner?
Mein Partner / meine Partnerin.
Work partner?
Geschäftspartner / Geschäftspartnerin.
Partner vs Freund?
Partner is clearer for a committed relationship; Freund can mean friend or boyfriend.
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