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Mietergemeinschaft

tenants' association

noun MEE-ter-ge-mine-shahft Rare
People & Society Community

Also means

community of tenants in a building

Usage Note

Mietergemeinschaft is a group of tenants in the same building or area who organise collectively — to negotiate with a landlord, manage shared spaces, or advocate for their interests. Distinct from the Mieterverein (general tenants' union).

Examples

"Die Mietergemeinschaft hat gemeinsam den Vermieter um eine Heizungsreparatur gebeten."

Natural Translation

The tenants' association collectively asked the landlord for a heating repair.

Literal Translation

The tenants' community has together the landlord for a heating-repair asked.

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