die Partien
Translation
games, matches, batches, parts
Examples
Wir haben zwei Partien Schach gespielt.
We played two games of chess.
Die erste Partie der Ware ist angekommen.
The first batch of goods has arrived.
Der Geiger übt seine schwierige Partie.
The violinist is practicing his difficult part.
Grammar Patterns
a game of ((sth.)) eine Partie ((et2)) spielen We played a game of chess.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Spiel (game), Wettkampf (match), Lieferung (shipment), Stimme (musical part)
Etymology
From French 'partie' meaning 'part, portion', related to the English word 'part'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'party' playing a 'game' (Partie), or a 'part' of a shipment being a 'batch' (Partie).