Partner
partner (romantic)
Pronunciation
/ˈpaʁtnɐ/
Cultural Note
Partner/Partnerin is widely used in Germany as a gender-neutral way to refer to a significant other without implying marriage. It's used across all relationship types and carries no connotation of being unmarried or informal — it's simply practical and inclusive.
📝 Example Sentences
Darf ich dir meinen Partner vorstellen?
May I introduce you to my partner?
Ich suche einen Partner, der ehrlich ist.
I'm looking for a partner who is honest.
Mein Partner und ich reisen gerne.
My partner and I like to travel.
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