noun
der Mietvertrag, ¨-e
rental contract
The German word "Mietvertrag" is a compound noun made up of:
- Miete — "rent" or "rental"
- Vertrag — "contract" or "agreement"
Meaning:
"Mietvertrag" means a rental agreement or lease contract, a legally binding contract between a landlord and tenant concerning the rental of property.
Similar words:
- Pachtvertrag – lease contract (often for agricultural property or business premises)
- Mietverhältnis – tenancy or rental relationship
Differences:
- "Pachtvertrag" often involves leasing with additional rights (e.g., farming the land or running a business), not just simple renting.
- "Mietverhältnis" refers more broadly to the overall rental relationship, not just the written contract itself.
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Examples
Morgen bekommt sie ihren Mietvertrag per Post.noun
Tomorrow she will receive her rental contract by mail.
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