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"Rent" in German: Miete
die Miete
Rent in German is die Miete. Say Die Miete ist zu hoch or Ich zahle die Miete am Ersten. Warmmiete includes utilities; Kaltmiete does not.
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How to pronounce Miete
Say it
dee MEE-tuh
/diː ˈmiːtə/
dee MEE-tuh. Long ee; soft t; final -e uh.
"Rent" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Miete | rent Core noun. | Core noun. |
| Miete zahlen | to pay rent Action. | Action. |
| Kaltmiete | cold rent (base) Without utilities. | Without utilities. |
| Warmmiete | warm rent (incl. costs) With utilities. | With utilities. |
How to use Miete in real life
- 1Flat hunting
Die Miete für zwei Zimmer ist über achtzig.
The rent for two rooms is over eight hundred.
Die Miete.
- 2Roommate talk
Wann überweist du deine Miete?
When do you transfer your rent?
Deine Miete.
- 3Budget stress
Nach der Miete bleibt kaum Geld übrig.
After rent hardly any money is left.
Nach der Miete.
Mistakes English speakers make with Miete
Incorrect: der Miete
Correct: die Miete
Feminine.
Incorrect: das Rent
Correct: die Miete
Use Miete.
Good to know
Ads list Kaltmiete and Nebenkosten separately. Warmmiete helps compare total monthly cost. Berlin and other cities talk about Miete constantly.
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Comparing two listings
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Welche Wohnung ist günstiger?
Which flat is cheaper?
You
Die kleinere. Die Miete ist zweihundert weniger.
The smaller one. The rent is two hundred less.
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Steht die Miete warm oder kalt da?
Is the rent listed warm or cold?
You
Kaltmiete — Nebenkosten extra.
Cold rent — utilities extra.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Rent" in German
How do you say rent in German?
Die Miete.
Warm vs cold rent?
Warmmiete includes costs; Kaltmiete is base rent.
Pay rent?
Miete zahlen / die Miete überweisen.
Gender?
Feminine: die Miete.
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