partener
partner (male)
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/par.ˈte.ner/
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Cultural Note
Partener is a relatively modern, gender-neutral-leaning term borrowed from Western European languages. Traditionally, Romanians would say 'iubit' (boyfriend) or 'soț' (husband), but 'partener' is increasingly common among younger, urban Romanians.
📝 Example Sentences
Partenerul meu mă înțelege perfect.
My partner understands me perfectly.
Caută un partener de viață.
He/She is looking for a life partner.