Partner

Slang Term BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral
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Meaning: Significant other, gender-neutral term for romantic partner.

另一半,性别中立的恋人称呼。
Pareja sentimental, término de género neutro para la persona con la que sales.
恋人、性別にとらわれないパートナーを指す言葉。
연인, 성별에 구애받지 않는 파트너를 지칭하는 표현.

'Partner' is the gender-neutral, sexuality-neutral term for romantic partner. 'My partner' avoids assuming marriage or gender. Increasingly standard in professional and inclusive contexts.

'Partner'是一个性别中立、性取向中立的恋人称呼。'My partner'避免假设婚姻状况或性别。在专业场合和包容性语境中越来越成为标准用语。
'Partner' es el término neutro en cuanto a género y orientación sexual para referirse a la pareja sentimental. 'My partner' evita asumir el estado civil o el género. Cada vez más estándar en contextos profesionales e inclusivos.
「Partner」は性別やセクシュアリティに中立的な恋人を指す言葉。「My partner」は結婚しているかどうかや性別を想定しない表現。プロフェッショナルな場やインクルーシブな場面でますます標準的に使われている。
'Partner'는 성별이나 성적 지향에 관계없이 연인을 가리키는 중립적 표현이다. 'My partner'는 결혼 여부나 성별을 드러내지 않는다. 직업적 맥락이나 포용적 환경에서 점점 더 표준적으로 사용되고 있다.

Examples

  1. This is my partner.
    这是我的伴侣
    Esta es mi pareja
    こちらが私のパートナーです
    이쪽이 제 파트너예요.
  2. She and her partner...
    她和她的伴侣……
    Ella y su pareja...
    彼女とそのパートナーは…
    그녀와 그녀의 파트너는…
  3. Bring your partner if you'd like.
    如果愿意的话,带上你的伴侣
    Trae a tu pareja si quieres
    よかったらパートナーも連れてきて
    원하시면 파트너도 데려오세요.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɑːtnə/

Usage Guide

Context: relationships, inclusive, formal

Tone: neutral, inclusive

✓ Do Say

  • Partner
    伴侣
    pareja
    パートナー
    파트너
  • My partner
    我的伴侣
    mi pareja
    私のパートナー
    내 파트너

✗ Don't Say

  • Neutral—doesn't reveal gender or marital status
    中性称呼——不透露性别或婚姻状况
    Neutro; no revela género ni estado civil
    中立的——性別や婚姻状況を明かさない
    성별이나 결혼 여부를 드러내지 않는 중립적 표현

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Origin & History

While 'partner' has old business/legal meaning, its use for romantic relationships grew with LGBTQ+ visibility and desire for inclusive language. Now mainstream.

Etymology: From partner (someone you share with)

First recorded: Romantic usage grew late 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: Late 20th century romantic usage

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Inclusive language

Regional notes: Universal inclusive term.

Variations

PartnerMy partner

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