vermieten
Translation
to rent out, to let
Examples
Er vermietet seine Wohnung an Studenten.
He rents out his flat to students.
Dieses Haus ist zu vermieten.
This house is for rent.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to rent sth. out to sb. Er vermietet die Wohnung an einen Freund.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zur Miete anbieten; Antonyms: mieten
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' + 'mieten' (to rent). 'Mieten' is to rent *from* someone, while 'vermieten' is to rent *to* someone.
Memory Tips
Remember the difference: 'mieten' is what a tenant does, 'vermieten' is what a landlord (Vermieter) does. The 'ver-' indicates giving away.