German NOUN B1 Rank 10709

der Hausbesitzer

homeowner

der Hausbesitzer, die Hausbesitzer

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Hausbesitzer vs Vermieter

landlord

A „Hausbesitzer“ is a person who owns a residential house. A „Vermieter“ owns a property and allows a tenant to use it in exchange for payment. Someone who lives in their own house is therefore a Hausbesitzer, but not a Vermieter.

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Hausbesitzer

Der Hausbesitzer besitzt das Wohnhaus und bewohnt es mit seiner Familie.

The homeowner owns the house and lives in it with their family.

Vermieter

Der Vermieter besitzt das Wohnhaus und vermietet darin mehrere Wohnungen.

The landlord owns the residential building and rents out several apartments in it.

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