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Vermieter

landlord, lessor

noun fer-MEE-ter Rare

Usage Note

Vermieter is the person or company renting out property. German tenancy law strongly protects tenants; the Vermieter must give written notice and follow strict procedures. Feminine form: Vermieterin.

Examples

"Der Vermieter hat die Heizung bis Ende Oktober repariert."

Natural Translation

The landlord repaired the heating by the end of October.

Literal Translation

The landlord has the heating by end-of-October repaired.

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