Translation of German word "mieten" to English
mieten
/miːtən/
Meaning
VerbTo take a lease of premises in exchange for rent.
How to use
mieten ('to rent / hire') is a weak verb: mietet, mietete, hat gemietet. Eine Wohnung mieten — To rent an apartment. (Contrast with vermieten — to rent out).
🇬🇧 English
to rent
Example
Ich miete ein Haus.
I rent a house.
Sie mietet ein Haus.
She rents a house.
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Common phrases
- Wohnung mieten— to rent an apartment / flat
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/habe gemietet
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #937 in German
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "mieten"?▼
The German word "mieten" is defined as: "To take a lease of premises in exchange for rent."
What does the German word "mieten" mean?▼
The German word "mieten" means "to rent" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich miete ein Haus." (which translates as "I rent a house.").
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