VERB
mieten/ˈmiːtn̩/to rent; to hire; to lease
mieten is a German verb that means to rent, to hire, or to lease. It is pronounced /ˈmiːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "mietete" and the past participle is "gemietet".
Definitions
1.to pay for temporary use of something (e.g., an apartment, car, etc.)(borrowing for payment)
a.to rent (e.g., an apartment, car)
Wir möchten für den Urlaub ein Auto mieten.—We want to rent a car for the vacation.
b.to hire (e.g., a holiday home, office space)
Er hat eine Wohnung in Berlin gemietet.—He has rented an apartment in Berlin.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | mieten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | miete |
| Present (du) | mietest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | mietet |
| Preterite (ich) | mietete |
| Participle II | gemietet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | mietete |
| Imperative (singular) | miete |
| Imperative (plural) | mietet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "mieten" mean in English?
- "mieten" means to rent, to hire, or to lease. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "mieten"?
- "mieten" is pronounced /ˈmiːtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "mieten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "mieten" is "gemietet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "mieten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "mieten" becomes "mietete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "mieten"?
- "mieten" is a verb in German.
