Mietwohnung

rented apartment, rental flat

noun MEET-vo-noong Rare

Usage Note

Mietwohnung refers to an apartment or flat rented for a longer stay, often used by travellers who prefer a home-like environment over hotels. In the context of short-term travel, it overlaps with Ferienwohnung (holiday apartment).

Examples

"Für unseren Monat in Berlin mieteten wir eine Mietwohnung im Prenzlauer Berg."

Natural Translation

For our month in Berlin we rented an apartment in Prenzlauer Berg.

Literal Translation

For our month in Berlin rented we a rented-apartment in Prenzlauer Berg.

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