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rental shop
A shop or facility where you can rent items for a specific period of time for a fee.
Wir müssen die Skier vor dem Urlaub noch im Sportgeschäft aus dem Verleih abholen.
We still have to pick up the skis from the rental department at the sports shop before the vacation.
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The process of renting something out for payment.
Der Verleih von Werkzeugen ist eine gute Alternative zum teuren Kauf.
The rental of tools is a good alternative to buying them at a high price.
The noun 'der Verleih' (rental) is derived directly from the verb 'verleihen' (to lend/rent out). It describes either the place where something is rented out or the process of renting something out itself.
Der Verleih von E-Bikes wird immer beliebter.
The rental of e-bikes is becoming more and more popular.
'Verleih' (rental shop) is often used as the second part of compound nouns to specify the type of business. Typical examples are 'Fahrradverleih' (bike rental), 'Autoverleih' (car rental), or 'Skiverleih' (ski rental).
Gibt es hier in der Nähe einen Fahrradverleih?
Is there a bike rental shop near here?
When 'Verleih' means a shop, the preposition 'im' (at/in the) is used for the location and 'aus dem' (from the) for origin.
Die Werkzeuge habe ich im Verleih um die Ecke geholt.
I got the tools from the rental shop around the corner.
When the process of renting something out is meant, the word often appears in the construction 'der Verleih von' (the rental of), followed by what is being rented out.
Der Verleih von Büchern in der Bibliothek ist kostenlos.
The lending of books at the library is free.
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Vermietung and Verleih can both refer to the paid, temporary use of an item. Vermietung emphasizes the process of making something available in exchange for rent. Verleih can refer to the same process, but also to the business or facility providing it; the usual choice often depends on the type of service and the industry.
Der Verleih des Autos erfolgt direkt am Schalter des Hotels.
The car rental takes place directly at the hotel's counter.
Die Vermietung des Autos erfolgt direkt durch das Hotel.
The hotel handles the car rental directly.
