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“tenant” in German

German

AlsoPächter · Mieterin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmiːtɐ/

Example

Der Mieter hat den Vertrag unterschrieben.

The tenant has signed the contract.

Illustration for Mieter (tenant)

How to say “tenant” in German

“Tenant” in German is Mieter.

A renter occupying a place under an agreement with its owner and paying for the right to use it.

Full entry for Mieter: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Mieter

Der Mieter beschwerte sich über die laute Heizung.

The tenant complained about the noisy heating.

Tips for using Mieter

  • In legal and housing contexts, Mieter refers to the contractual tenant, while a person merely staying in the property may be an Bewohner.

Other German words for “tenant”

Der Pächter hat das Restaurant vor einem Jahr übernommen.

The tenant took over the restaurant a year ago.

Unsere Mieterin hat gestern den Vertrag unterschrieben.

Our tenant signed the contract yesterday.

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