der Mieter
Translation
tenant, renter, lessee
Examples
Der Vermieter spricht mit den Mietern.
The landlord is speaking with the tenants.
Die neuen Mieter ziehen morgen ein.
The new tenants are moving in tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
to be a tenant ((in sth.)) He is the new tenant in this house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pächter (lessee); Antonyms: Vermieter (landlord)
Etymology
From the verb 'mieten' (to rent) plus the agent suffix '-er', indicating a person who does the action.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Miete' (rent) with 'Mieter' (renter). The '-er' ending often signifies a person, like 'driver' or 'teacher'.