Der Mieter
Example: Der Mieter zahlt jeden Monat die Miete pünktlich.
Definition
"Der Mieter" is a noun in German that refers to a person who rents or leases property, such as an apartment or house, from a landlord. For example, "Der Mieter zahlt jeden Monat die Miete pünktlich" means the tenant pays the rent punctually every month.
Etymology
The German word "der Mieter" comes from the verb 'mieten', meaning 'to rent'. It traces back to Middle High German 'mieten', which itself originates from Old High German. Did you know? The root is related to the English word 'mead', which originally referred to a reward or payment, highlighting the concept of paying for use.
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"Der Mieter" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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