Nomen

der Untermieter

subtenant, lodger, sublessee

Der Untermieter zahlt die Miete pünktlich.

The subtenant pays the rent on time.

Sie sucht einen Untermieter für das Zimmer.

She is looking for a lodger for the room.

to live as a ((subtenant)) Er wohnt als Untermieter in der Wohnung.

Synonyms: Zimmerherr; Antonyms: Vermieter, Hauptmieter

From 'unter' (under) + 'Mieter' (tenant). A tenant who is 'under' the main tenant.

An 'Untermieter' is a 'Mieter' (tenant) who rents from another tenant, placing them 'under' ('unter') the main tenant in the rental hierarchy. The feminine form is 'die Untermieterin'.

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