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German Phrase

Wir schmeißen eine Dinnerparty.

/viːɐ̯ ˈʃmaɪ̯sn̩ ˈaɪ̯nə ˈdɪnɐpaʁti/
Meaning"We are throwing a dinner party."
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Meaning

We are throwing (i.e., hosting) a dinner party. The verb ‘schmeißen’ gives the sentence a relaxed, friendly tone, suitable for casual conversation.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you’re informally telling friends or family about plans for a social dinner gathering. It’s not appropriate for formal invitations or business contexts.

✦Grammar Breakdown

WirschmeißeneineDinnerparty.

1

schmeißen (colloquial)

A slang verb meaning 'to throw' or 'to host' a party; used in informal speech.

2

eine (accusative)

Indefinite article for feminine nouns in the accusative case.

3

Dinnerparty (noun)

A borrowed English noun, capitalized in German; refers to a dinner party.

🗨In Conversation

A

Was macht ihr am Samstag?

What are you doing on Saturday?

Wir schmeißen eine Dinnerparty.

We’re throwing a dinner party.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Wir machen eine Dinnerparty.

    ‘machen’ means ‘to do/make’ and does not convey the idea of hosting a party.

  • Wir schmeißen ein Dinnerparty.

    ‘Dinnerparty’ is feminine, so the accusative article must be ‘eine’.

  • Wir schmeißen eine Dinner Party.

    In German the borrowed noun is written as one word and capitalized.

↔Alternatives

  • Wir veranstalten ein Abendessen.

    We are hosting a dinner.

  • Wir laden zu einem Abendessen ein.

    We are inviting people to a dinner.

  • Wir geben eine Dinnerparty.

    We are giving a dinner party.

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Cultural Tip

‘Dinnerparty’ is widely understood in Germany, especially among younger speakers, but more formal settings prefer ‘Abendessen’ or ‘Gesellschaftsabend’. The verb ‘schmeißen’ is slang; avoid it in business emails or formal invitations.