der Lebenspartner
Translation
life partner, domestic partner
Examples
Er ist mein eingetragener Lebenspartner.
He is my registered life partner.
Sie sucht einen Lebenspartner fürs Leben.
She is looking for a life partner for life.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) life partner Er ist mein Lebenspartner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ehepartner, Partner, Gefährte; Antonyms: Single, Alleinstehender
Etymology
A compound of 'Leben' (life) + 's' (genitive connector) + 'Partner' (partner). Literally means 'life's partner'.
Memory Tips
The components are very direct, making it easy to remember: a 'partner' for 'life'.