noun
die Vermietung, -en
rental
Die Überlassung einer Wohnung oder eines anderen Gegenstands an eine Person gegen Bezahlung für eine bestimmte Zeit.
The German word "Vermietung" is a noun meaning "rental" or "leasing". It is derived from the verb "vermieten", which means "to rent out" or "to lease".
- Mietung: from mieten – "to rent" (excluding prefixes).
- The prefix ver- often indicates a process or transformation, here related to the act of renting out.
Similar words:
- Miete – rent (the amount paid)
- Vermietung – the act or process of renting out
- Leasing – leasing (often for vehicles or equipment)
Difference:
- Vermietung focuses on the activity or service of renting out something to others.
- Miete refers to the agreed payment or rent itself.
- Leasing generally involves a longer-term contractual rent, often with an option to own.
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Examples
Die Vermietung der Wohnung beginnt nächsten Monat.noun
The rental of the apartment begins next month.
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