German word

Miete

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmiːtə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrent

Example

Viele Studenten suchen nach günstigen Mieten.

Many students are looking for affordable rent.

Illustration for Miete (rent)

More examples

Die Miete steigt dieses Jahr stark.

The rent is rising sharply this year.

Core concept

Money paid repeatedly in exchange for occupying or using something that belongs to someone else.

Common phrases

  • Miete zahlen

    pay rent

  • hohe Miete

    high rent

  • Miete pro Monat

    rent per month

Similar words

Warmmiete: The total monthly housing payment, including heating and operating costs.
Nebenkosten: Additional housing charges for utilities, upkeep, and shared facilities.
Vermieter: A property owner or other person who rents out a property.
Mieter: A person who rents a property from its owner.

Definition in German

Miete ist die regelmäßige Zahlung an den Vermieter für die Nutzung einer Wohnung oder eines Hauses.

Word origin

The German noun Miete developed from Middle High German miete and Old High German miata, both referring to payment for use.

Usage tips

  • In housing, Kaltmiete normally excludes operating costs, while Warmmiete includes them.

Other meanings

  • hirenoun

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