der Mieter, –
tenant
Eine Person, die eine Wohnung, ein Haus oder einen Raum von jemand anderem gegen Bezahlung nutzt.
The German word "Mieter" is a noun meaning "tenant" or "renter". It comes from the verb "mieten", which means "to rent" or "to lease".
Similar words:
- Pächter (leaseholder, often for agricultural land)
- Untermieter (subtenant)
- Wohnungsinhaber (apartment holder, owner occupancy)
Differences:
- Mieter is a general term for someone who rents property.
- Pächter usually implies a lease involving land or business premises, often with more rights or responsibilities.
- Untermieter rents from the primary tenant rather than the property owner.
- Wohnungsinhaber refers to someone who owns or holds their dwelling, not renting.
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Examples
Der Mieter zahlt die Miete pünktlich.noun
The tenant pays the rent on time.
Ein Mieter sucht oft nach einer günstigeren Wohnung.noun
A tenant often looks for a cheaper apartment.
Unser neuer Mieter hat viele Fragen gestellt.noun
Our new tenant asked many questions.
Alle Mieter sind zufrieden.noun
All tenants are satisfied.
Manche Mieter bezahlen ihre Rechnungen pünktlich.noun
Some tenants pay their bills on time.
Heute besprechen wir die Anliegen von Mieter Hansen.noun
Today we are discussing the concerns of tenant Hansen.
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