trading partner
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trading partner
A country, company, or person with which regular trade relations exist. It refers to the other party in a commercial transaction.
China ist für Deutschland einer der wichtigsten Handelspartner.
China is one of Germany's most important trading partners.
'Handelspartner' (trading partner) is made up of 'der Handel' (trade), the linking element '-s-', and 'der Partner' (partner). So it is literally a partner in trade.
Die USA sind ein wichtiger Handelspartner für die Europäische Union.
The USA is an important trading partner for the European Union.
This word is mostly used in economic or political contexts. Common adjectives before it are 'wichtig' (important), 'groß' (large/major), 'zuverlässig' (reliable), or 'strategisch' (strategic).
Das Unternehmen sucht neue, zuverlässige Handelspartner in Asien.
The company is looking for new, reliable trading partners in Asia.
To describe the relationship, the preposition 'für' (+ accusative) or the genitive is often used. Both express whose partner it is.
Für unsere Firma ist dieser Lieferant ein zentraler Handelspartner.
For our company, this supplier is a key trading partner.
business partner
Geschäftspartner and Handelspartner refer to a person or company in a business relationship. Handelspartner is more specific and emphasizes regular trade transactions, whereas Geschäftspartner also covers other forms of cooperation. Use Handelspartner when the exchange of goods or commercial transactions is the main focus.
Unser Handelspartner liefert uns regelmäßig Waren aus dem Nachbarland.
Our trading partner regularly delivers goods to us from the neighboring country.
Unsere Geschäftspartnerin unterstützt uns auch bei der gemeinsamen Entwicklung neuer Produkte.
Our business partner also supports us in jointly developing new products.
