German word

Mieterin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmiːtəʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nountenant

Example

Unsere Mieterin hat gestern den Vertrag unterschrieben.

Our tenant signed the contract yesterday.

Illustration for Mieterin (tenant)

More examples

Die neue Mieterin hat den Schlüssel bereits erhalten.

The new female tenant has already received the key.

Core concept

A woman listed as the responsible renter of a home, room, or house.

Common phrases

  • die neue Mieterin

    new female tenant

  • die langjährige Mieterin

    long-term female tenant

Similar words

Mieter: A person who rents and pays for a home, room, or other property.
Vermieter: A person who rents out property, manages it, and collects rent.
Miete: Regular payment made to use a home or other rented property.
Mietvertrag: A written agreement stating the terms and duration of a rental.

Definition in German

Eine Frau, die im Mietvertrag als Mieterin eingetragen ist und für eine Wohnung, ein Zimmer oder ein Haus Miete zahlt.

Word origin

Mieterin is formed from Mieter, the agent noun from mieten, with the feminine suffix -in.

Usage tips

  • Mieterin is feminine, so its usual singular article is die and its plural is Mieterinnen.

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