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 an apartment to rent.
Grammar Patterns
the rent ((for sth.)) the rent for sth. The rent for the apartment is high.
to rent to rent We've been renting 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
Imagine saying 'Meet ya' to the landlord when you pay the 'Miete' (rent).