die Partie
game
A single game, especially in board games or card games such as chess, skat, or tennis.
EXAMPLE
Lass uns am Abend eine Partie Schach spielen.
Let's play a game of chess this evening.
die Partie
game / section
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Meanings
die Partie
section / area
A specific part or section of something, often referring to a body part or a landscape.
EXAMPLE
Die Hautpartie um die Augen ist besonders empfindlich.
The area of skin around the eyes is especially sensitive.
die Partie
batch / shipment
A delivery or a specific quantity of goods that belong together.
EXAMPLE
Der Händler erhielt eine neue Partie Olivenöl aus Griechenland.
The merchant received a new batch of olive oil from Greece.
die Partie
part
The musical part played or sung by a single voice or a single instrument in a piece of music.
EXAMPLE
Die erste Geige spielt eine sehr anspruchsvolle Partie.
The first violin plays a very demanding part.
eine gute Partie
a good match
A person considered an advantageous spouse, usually because of wealth, social status, or character.
EXAMPLE
Mit dem jungen Arzt hat ihre Tochter eine wirklich gute Partie gemacht.
With the young doctor, her daughter really made a good match.
Usage tips
False friend
'Die Partie' does not mean 'party' in English. A celebration or party in German is 'die Party'. 'Die Partie' usually refers to a game (e.g., chess) or a part of something.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben am Wochenende eine spannende Partie Tennis gespielt.
We played an exciting game of tennis at the weekend.
Context clues
The meaning of 'Partie' (game/section) becomes clear from context. In sports or board games, it is a single game. In music, it is the part of an instrument. In trade, it is a shipment of goods.
EXAMPLE
Die Schachpartie dauerte über vier Stunden.
The chess game lasted over four hours.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'Spiel' (game), 'Partie' is often combined with the verb 'spielen' (to play) and the name of the game. Typical phrases are 'eine Partie Schach spielen' (to play a game of chess), 'eine Partie Karten spielen' (to play a game of cards), or 'eine Partie Billard spielen' (to play a game of billiards/pool).
EXAMPLE
Wer hat die letzte Partie Poker gewonnen?
Who won the last game of poker?
Fixed expression
The expression 'eine gute Partie machen' means to marry someone who is considered advantageous (e.g., because of money or status). The expression is often perceived as somewhat old-fashioned.
EXAMPLE
Ihre Eltern hofften, dass sie eine gute Partie machen würde.
Her parents hoped that she would make a good match.
Part of a whole
When 'Partie' describes a part, it is often combined with another noun to form a compound. Common examples are 'Körperpartie' (part of the body), 'Hautpartie' (area of skin), or 'Gesichtspartie' (area of the face).
EXAMPLE
Diese Creme ist speziell für die empfindliche Augenpartie entwickelt worden.
This cream was developed especially for the sensitive eye area.
Compare with
Partie vs Spiel
game / play
In chess and similar games, Spiel and Partie can refer to the same individual contest. Partie highlights a clearly defined round and is customary only for certain types of games. Spiel is the more general term.
Partie
Die Partie zwischen Lea und Amir endete nach vierzig Zügen.
The game between Lea and Amir ended after forty moves.
Spiel
Das Spiel zwischen Lea und Amir begann um acht Uhr.
The game between Lea and Amir began at eight o’clock.
In real life
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