die Mietpreisbremse
Translation
rent control, rent price cap
Examples
Die Regierung hat die Mietpreisbremse eingeführt.
The government has introduced rent control.
Dank der Mietpreisbremse steigen die Mieten langsamer.
Thanks to rent control, rents are rising more slowly.
Grammar Patterns
((to introduce)) the Mietpreisbremse to introduce rent control The government introduced the Mietpreisbremse.
the Mietpreisbremse ((applies)) rent control applies The Mietpreisbremse applies in many cities.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mietendeckel (rent cap)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Miete' (rent) + 'Preis' (price) + 'Bremse' (brake). Literally a 'rent price brake'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a physical brake being applied to a rapidly rising graph of rent prices to stop it.