Der Vermieter
Example: Der Vermieter hat die Miete pünktlich verlangt.
Definition
"Der Vermieter" is a noun referring to the person or entity who rents out property or land to another, typically in exchange for regular payments called rent. For example, "Der Vermieter hat die Miete pünktlich verlangt" means the landlord demanded the rent on time.
Etymology
The word "der Vermieter" comes from the German verb "vermieten," meaning 'to rent out.' The prefix 'ver-' often indicates a process or transfer, and 'mieten' means 'to rent.' Thus, "der Vermieter" literally means 'the one who rents out.' Did you know it shares roots with English words like 'miet' in old dialects, related to leasing or hiring?
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"Der Vermieter" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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