VERB
mieten/ˈmiːtn̩/to rent; to lease; to hire
mieten is a German verb that means to rent, to lease, or to hire. It is pronounced /ˈmiːtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "mietete" and the past participle is "gemietet".
Definitions
1.to pay to use something temporarily (rent/lease/hire)(housing, cars, equipment, etc.)
a.to pay for the temporary use of an apartment, house, car, etc.
Wir möchten eine Wohnung in Berlin mieten.—We want to rent an apartment in Berlin.
b.to hire or lease a service or item for a defined period
Kann ich hier ein Fahrrad mieten?—Can I rent a bicycle here?
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 lease, or to hire. 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.
