der Mitbewohner
Translation
roommate, housemate
Examples
Mein Mitbewohner ist sehr nett.
My roommate is very nice.
Ich suche einen neuen Mitbewohner.
I am looking for a new roommate.
Grammar Patterns
to live with ((sb.)) als Mitbewohner to live with (sb.) as a roommate
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Zimmergenosse; Antonyms: der Alleinbewohner (person living alone)
Etymology
Composed of 'mit-' (with) and 'Bewohner' (resident). It literally means 'with-resident'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'mit-' always implies 'togetherness' or 'with'. See it and think 'co-' or 'with'.