der  Mietpreis

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/ˈmiːtˌpʁaɪs/

💰 What Exactly is 'der Mietpreis'?

The German noun der Mietpreis (masculine) refers to the amount of money payable for renting something (e.g., an apartment, a house, a car, or a tool) for a specific period. In common usage, 'der Mietpreis' mostly relates to the cost of renting housing.

It is the tenant's (Mieter) payment to the landlord (Vermieter) for the right to use the rented object.

⚠️ There's only one article: der Mietpreis.

🧐 Grammar: 'Der Mietpreis' in Detail

The noun 'Mietpreis' is masculine. Here is its declension:

Example Sentences

1. Der Mietpreis für diese Wohnung ist sehr hoch. (The rent for this apartment is very high.)
2. Wir müssen über die Höhe des Mietpreises verhandeln. (We need to negotiate the amount of the rent.)
3. Mit diesem Mietpreis bin ich nicht einverstanden. (I do not agree with this rental price.)
4. Ich habe den Mietpreis bereits überwiesen. (I have already transferred the rent.)
5. Die Mietpreise in der Innenstadt sind stark gestiegen. (The rental prices in the city center have risen sharply.)

🏢 When and How to Use 'Mietpreis'?

'Der Mietpreis' is mainly used in the context of real estate and contracts. Here are some typical situations:

• Apartment Hunting (Wohnungssuche): When comparing different apartment offers, the Mietpreis is a key criterion.
• Rental Contract (Mietvertrag): The Mietpreis is an essential part of every rental agreement and is precisely defined there. Often, a distinction is made between Kaltmiete (basic rent without utilities) and Warmmiete (rent including utilities).
• Economic Discussions: In debates about the housing market, gentrification, or social justice, the Mietpreis is an important topic (e.g., Mietpreisbremse - rent control).
• Renting Other Goods: The term Mietpreis is also used for renting cars, tools, or event spaces.

Compared to 'Miete' (which is often used synonymously), 'Mietpreis' explicitly emphasizes the financial aspect, the cost.

🧠 Mnemonics to Help Remember

Article Aid: Think of 'Price' in English. While not grammatically related, associate the importance and often 'masculine' negotiation aspect of a big price with der Preis. The Miet- just specifies what kind of price: der Mietpreis.

Meaning Aid: Easy! What's the Preis (price) for the Miete (rent)? → The Mietpreis (rental price).

🔄 Similar and Opposite Terms

Related Terms (Context)

• die Kaltmiete: Basic rent excluding utilities.
• die Warmmiete: Rent including most utilities (heating, water, etc.).
• die Nebenkosten: Additional costs besides rent (operating costs).
• die Kaution: Security deposit paid by the tenant to the landlord.

😄 A Little Joke

Fragt der Vermieter: „Haben Sie Probleme, den hohen Mietpreis zu zahlen?“
Antwortet der Mieter: „Nein, überhaupt nicht. Das Zahlen geht ganz einfach, nur das Aufbringen des Geldes ist schwierig!“

(Landlord asks: "Do you have trouble paying the high rent?"
Tenant replies: "No, not at all. Paying is very easy, it's just getting the money that's difficult!")

📜 A Poem about the Rent Price

Der Mietpreis, oh der Mietpreis,
mal günstig, oft ein hoher Schweiß.
Für vier Wände, Dach und Tür,
zahlt man ihn, Monat für Tür.
Mal steigt er schnell, mal bleibt er gleich,
macht Arme ärmer, Reiche reich?

(The rent price, oh the rent price,
sometimes cheap, often requires much sweat.
For four walls, roof, and door,
you pay it, month after month.
Sometimes it rises fast, sometimes stays the same,
making the poor poorer, the rich richer?)

🤔 Riddle Time

Ich bin ein Betrag, den du zahlst,
damit du woanders wohnst und nicht prahlst,
es wäre dein Eigen, doch ist's nur gelieh'n.
Jeden Monat musst du mich aufbringen und zieh'n...
... lassen, das Geld, damit du bleiben kannst fein. Was bin ich, sag an, in einem Wort allein?

(I am an amount that you pay,
so you can live somewhere else and don't boast,
it were your own, but it's only borrowed.
Every month you must raise me and let...
... go, the money, so you can stay just fine.
What am I, tell me, in just one word?)

Solution: der Mietpreis

💡 More Interesting Facts

Word Composition

The word 'Mietpreis' is a compound noun, composed of:

• die Miete: The payment for the temporary use of something.
• der Preis: The value of a good or service expressed in money.

Context: Mietpreisbremse

In Germany, there is the so-called 'Mietpreisbremse'. This is a legal regulation intended to prevent rents from rising excessively in areas with tight housing markets when properties are re-let. It translates roughly to 'rent price brake' or 'rent control'.