noun
en partner
partner
En person som man är tillsammans med i ett kärleksförhållande eller arbetar ihop med.
Partner (Swedish) – This word is very similar to the English "partner." It generally means:
- A person who shares an activity or relationship with another.
- In a romantic context, a partner is someone's boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, or significant other.
- In business or professional contexts, a partner refers to a co-owner or collaborator in a company or enterprise.
Similar Words and Differences
- Sambon: Specifically means a cohabiting partner in a romantic relationship, someone you live together with but may or may not be married to.
- Make/Maka: This means husband (make) or wife (maka) and is used specifically for married partners.
- Kollega: Means colleague and refers to someone you work with but doesn't imply a romantic or ownership partnership.
Summary
"Partner" is a versatile word in Swedish used similarly as in English, for romantic, business, or collaborative relationships, without specifying marital or cohabiting status.
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Examples
Min partner gillar pizza.noun
My partner likes pizza.
Våra partners jobbade sent igår.noun
Our partners worked late yesterday.
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