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to rent
To take over the use of something, especially premises (apartment, office) or vehicles, for a certain period of time in exchange for payment. It is often more formal than the word 'mieten' (to rent).
Für die große Feier hat die Familie einen Saal im Nachbarort angemietet.
For the big celebration, the family rented a hall in the neighboring town.
'Anmieten' (to rent) is a separable verb. In a main clause, the prefix 'an-' comes at the end of the sentence.
Für die Konferenz mietet die Firma zusätzliche Büroräume an.
For the conference, the company rents additional office space.
This verb is used mainly in formal, business, or official contexts. It often sounds more bureaucratic than the everyday word 'mieten' (to rent).
Laut Vertrag müssen wir für das Event eine Lagerhalle anmieten.
According to the contract, we have to rent a warehouse for the event.
You typically rent things for a specific, often short period of time. Common objects are: a hall, rooms, an office, a vehicle, or an apartment for a trade fair visit.
Wir müssen für die Geschäftsreise ein Auto am Flughafen anmieten.
We have to rent a car at the airport for the business trip.
to rent / hire
'mieten' and 'anmieten' both mean that you use something for a certain period of time in exchange for money, for example an apartment, an office, or a car. 'mieten' is the normal everyday word and fits in almost all situations. 'anmieten' sounds more formal and is used especially in contracts, by companies, or in official planning. When you are talking with friends, 'mieten' is usually more natural. In a business or administrative text, 'anmieten' can sound more precise or more appropriate.
Die Firma hat für die Schulung einen großen Raum im Hotel angemietet.
The company rented a large room in the hotel for the training session.
Für den Urlaub mieten wir ein kleines Auto am Bahnhof.
For our vacation, we are renting a small car at the train station.