der Mieter
tenant
A person who uses an apartment, a house, or business premises from an owner in exchange for regular payment (rent).
EXAMPLE
Der neue Mieter zieht am ersten des Monats ein.
The new tenant is moving in on the first of the month.
der Mieter
tenant
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Meanings
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Word family
'Der Mieter' (the tenant) comes directly from the verb 'mieten' (to rent). The ending '-er' refers to the person who performs the action. A Mieter is therefore the person who rents something.
EXAMPLE
Wer eine Wohnung mietet, wird zum Mieter.
Anyone who rents an apartment becomes a tenant.
Typical verbs
In connection with 'Mieter' (tenant), the verbs 'einziehen' (to move into the apartment in order to live there) and 'ausziehen' (to move out of the apartment) are often used.
EXAMPLE
Der Vormieter ist gestern ausgezogen.
The previous tenant moved out yesterday.
Context: rent and housing
The word 'Mieter' (tenant) always describes one party in a rental relationship. The tenant pays rent to the owner or manager of the property.
EXAMPLE
Alle Mieter des Hauses müssen sich an die Hausordnung halten.
All tenants in the building must follow the house rules.
Compare with
Mieter vs Pächter
leaseholder
A Mieter and a Pächter use someone else’s property in exchange for payment. A Mieter usually uses an apartment, house, or business premises, whereas a Pächter typically manages and operates the leased land, building, or business and generates income from it. Mieter is therefore the better fit for simple use, while Pächter is more appropriate when management and operation are involved.
Mieter
Der Mieter nutzt die Räume als Wohnung und zahlt dafür jeden Monat Miete.
The tenant uses the premises as a residence and pays rent every month.
Pächter
Der Pächter bewirtschaftet den Bauernhof und erzielt mit seiner Arbeit Erträge.
The leaseholder operates the farm and generates income through their work.
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