German word

Vermieter

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈmiːtɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlandlord

Example

Die Vermieter sind sehr freundlich.

The landlords are very friendly.

Illustration for Vermieter (landlord)

More examples

Ich muss heute mit dem Vermieter über die Heizung sprechen.

I have to speak with the landlord about the heating today.

Core concept

The person on the other side of a rental agreement who makes a home available and receives rent.

Common phrases

  • mit dem Vermieter sprechen

    speak with the landlord

  • eine Mieterhöhung durch den Vermieter

    a rent increase by the landlord

  • Schlüssel vom Vermieter abholen

    pick up the keys from the landlord

Similar words

Mieter: A person who rents a home or room and pays rent.
Eigentümer: A person who owns a property.
Hausverwalter: A person who manages property, handles repairs, and collects rent.
Untermieter: A person who rents a room or home from another tenant.

Definition in German

Jemand, der Wohnraum an andere vermietet und dafür regelmäßig Miete erhält.

Word origin

Vermieter is formed from the verb vermieten, meaning to rent out, with the agent suffix -er for a person who performs the action.

Usage tips

  • Vermieter is masculine, while Vermieterin is feminine; the plural die Vermieter has the same spelling as the masculine singular.

Other meanings

  • lessornoun

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