die Miete
Translation
rent
Examples
Die Miete ist sehr hoch.
The rent is very high.
Ich muss die Miete bezahlen.
I have to pay the rent.
Wir suchen eine Wohnung zur Miete.
We are looking for a flat to rent.
Grammar Patterns
the rent ((for sth.)) the rent for sth. The rent for the flat is high.
to live in a rented property to live in a rented property We've been living in a rented property for three years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Mietzins, die Pacht; Antonyms: das Eigentum (property)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'miete' (reward, payment). Related to the verb 'mieten' (to rent).
Memory Tips
Think of 'meeting' the landlord to pay the 'Miete' (rent). The sound is somewhat similar.