der Verhandlungspartner
Translation
negotiating partner, counterpart
Examples
Mein Verhandlungspartner ist sehr fair.
My negotiating partner is very fair.
Wir müssen unsere Verhandlungspartner überzeugen.
We have to convince our negotiating partners.
Grammar Patterns
the negotiating partner ((of sb.)) the negotiating partner of sb. He is the negotiating partner of the opposing side.
Similar Words
das Gegenüber (counterpart), der Gesprächspartner (interlocutor)
Etymology
Formed by combining 'Verhandlung' (negotiation) and 'Partner' (partner). The 's' is a linking element. The meaning is literal.
Memory Tips
Easy to remember by breaking it down: 'Verhandlung' (negotiation) + 'Partner' (partner).