De partner
Example: Mijn partner en ik plannen een reis naar Italië.
Definition
"De partner" refers to a person who is in a committed romantic or business relationship with another. It commonly denotes a significant other, such as a boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, or companion involved in shared plans or activities.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de partner" comes from the French word 'partenaire,' which itself derives from the Latin 'partire,' meaning to share or divide. Did you know? The term originally referred to someone sharing a part or stake in something, like a business, before evolving to mean a romantic companion.
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"De partner" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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