partners
word · lemma: partner
/ˈpɑɹtnɝz/
PART-nurz
/pˈɑːtnəz/
PAH-tnuhz
Definition
People who are connected in an activity, relationship, or business together. It can mean people who work together, dance together, or are in a romantic relationship.
Usage & Nuances
A very flexible plural noun. In business, 'business partners' is common; in relationships, 'partners' can sound neutral and modern compared with 'husband/wife' or 'boyfriend/girlfriend'. The exact meaning depends heavily on context.
Spanish: socios - parejaPortuguese (BR): sócios - parceiros - companheirosPortuguese (PT): sócios - parceiros - companheirosChinese (Simplified): 合伙人 - 伴侣Chinese (Traditional): 合夥人 - 伴侶Hindi: साझेदार - जीवनसाथीArabic: شركاء - شريكان - شريكة الحياةBengali: সহযোগী - অংশীদার - সঙ্গীRussian: партнёрыJapanese: パートナーVietnamese: đối tác - bạn đồng hành - bạn đờiKorean: 파트너Turkish: ortaklar - partnerlerUrdu: ساتھی - شریکIndonesian: mitra - pasangan
Example Sentences
We were partners in the dance class.
basic
They are partners in a small company.
basic
My aunt and her partner live in Madrid.
basic
We're not just coworkers anymore—we're partners now.
natural
The two firms have been partners for over a decade.
natural
At the wedding, everyone was asked to bring their partners.
natural