noun
die Miete, -n
rent
Das ist das Geld, das man regelmäßig bezahlt, wenn man eine Wohnung, ein Haus oder einen Raum nutzt, der jemand anderem gehört.
The German word "Miete" is a noun meaning "rent" or "rental fee".
- It comes from the root related to renting or leasing property.
Similar words:
- Pacht — lease, usually for agricultural land or commercial property
- Mietzins — rent payment, more formal
- Mietpreis — rental price
Differences:
- Miete is commonly used for general rental of apartments, houses, or items.
- Pacht involves leasing with some usage rights, often including farming rights.
- Mietzins emphasizes the paid amount rather than the concept of rent itself.
- Mietpreis stresses the price aspect of the rent.
In summary, "Miete" is the general term for rent.
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Examples
Die Miete für diese Wohnung ist sehr hoch.noun
The rent for this apartment is very high.
Er bezahlt jeden Monat seine Miete pünktlich.noun
He pays his rent on time every month.
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