Die Miete
Example: Die Miete für die Wohnung ist jeden Monat fällig.
Definition
"Die Miete" refers to the payment made regularly, usually monthly, by a tenant to a landlord for the use of a property or apartment. It is the agreed sum paid in exchange for living space or commercial premises.
Etymology
The word "die Miete" originates from the Middle High German term 'miete,' which stems from the Old High German 'miata,' meaning a payment or rent. Did you know? The concept of rent has been around since medieval times, reflecting the longstanding tradition of leasing property.
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"Die Miete" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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