der  Vermieter

B2

Estimated CEFR level.

/fɛɐ̯ˈmiːtɐ/

🔑 What does "der Vermieter" mean?

Der Vermieter refers to a male person (or a legal entity like a company) who leases out property, especially residential or commercial space, to others for payment (vermietet). It's the person or entity who receives the rent (die Miete).

The feminine form is die Vermieterin (the landlady).

There is only this one article (der) for the masculine form, so there's no risk of confusion regarding the article.

Article rules for der, die, and das

🧐 Grammar of "der Vermieter" in Detail

The noun "Vermieter" is masculine. Here are the declension tables:

Singular

Plural

📝 Example Sentences

1. Der Vermieter hat die Miete erhöht. (The landlord increased the rent.)
2. Ich muss den Brief an meinen Vermieter schicken. (I have to send the letter to my landlord.)
3. Das Verhältnis zwischen Mieter und Vermieter ist manchmal angespannt. (The relationship between tenant and landlord is sometimes tense.)
4. Die Rechte des Vermieters sind im Mietvertrag festgelegt. (The rights of the landlord are stipulated in the rental agreement.)
5. Wir haben mit dem Vermieter über die Reparaturen gesprochen. (We talked to the landlord about the repairs.)

🏠 When to use "Vermieter"?

The term Vermieter is primarily used in the context of rental agreements (Mietverhältnisse). It describes the party who owns or manages a property (apartment Wohnung, house Haus, commercial space Geschäftsraum) and rents it out to another party (the Mieter - tenant).

• Typical Contexts: Rental contracts (Mietverträge), utility bills (Nebenkostenabrechnungen), house rules (Hausordnungen), notices of termination (Kündigungen), property handovers (Wohnungsübergaben).
• Counterpart: The direct counterpart to the Vermieter is der Mieter (or die Mieterin), the person who rents the property and pays rent (Miete).
• Distinction: A Verwalter (property manager) often acts on behalf of the Vermieter but is not necessarily the owner. An Eigentümer (owner) is not always the Vermieter (e.g., if they use the property themselves or leave it vacant).

🧠 Mnemonics for "Vermieter"

Article Mnemonic: Think of der Mann (the man) who is the landloRD. Both end in 'r' and refer to a male person, helping you remember der Vermieter.

Meaning Mnemonic: The word contains "mieten" (to rent). The Vermieter is the person who makes renting possible by offering something for rent (vermieten). Think of them as the 'very' person providing the rental.

↔️ Synonyms and Antonyms

⚠️ Similar Words:

• Verwalter: (Manager/Administrator) A person or company managing property on behalf of the owner/landlord. Not necessarily the landlord themselves.

😂 A Little Joke

Fragt der neue Mieter den Vermieter: "Ist das hier eine ruhige Gegend?"
Sagt der Vermieter: "Sehr ruhig. In den letzten fünf Jahren mussten wir nur dreimal die Polizei rufen, weil die Mieter zu laut gefeiert haben."
Mieter: "Ah, das geht ja noch."
Vermieter: "Ja, die anderen Male kamen sie von selbst."

Translation:
The new tenant asks the landlord: "Is this a quiet neighborhood?"
The landlord says: "Very quiet. In the last five years, we only had to call the police three times because the tenants were partying too loudly."
Tenant: "Ah, that's not too bad."
Landlord: "Yeah, the other times they came on their own."

📜 Poem about the Landlord

Der Vermieter, oft genannt,
Hält Schlüssel fest in seiner Hand.
Er prüft die Zahlung, pünktlich, klar,
Ist für das Haus verantwortlich, Jahr für Jahr.
Mal streng, mal nett, so hört man's klingen,
Muss oft Reparaturen bringen.

Translation:
The landlord, often named,
Holds keys firmly in his hand.
He checks the payment, punctual, clear,
Is responsible for the house, year after year.
Sometimes strict, sometimes nice, as one hears it sound,
Often has to bring repairs around.

🧩 Little Riddle

Ich habe Häuser oder Land,
Gebe sie dir in deine Hand.
Dafür erwarte ich im Monat Geld,
Sonst ist's mit der Wohnung schlecht bestellt.

Wer bin ich? (... Der Vermieter)

Translation:
I have houses or land,
I give them into your hand.
For this, I expect money each month,
Otherwise, things aren't looking good for the apartment.

Who am I? (... The landlord)

💡 Other Notes

Word Composition: The word "Vermieter" is derived from the verb "vermieten" (to rent out). The suffix "-er" denotes the acting male person (agent suffix) here.

Feminine Form: The explicit feminine form is "die Vermieterin" (landlady). The plural ("die Vermieter") can refer to men or a mixed group. For an exclusively female group, one would use "die Vermieterinnen".

Legal Significance: The term has significant legal importance in tenancy law (Mietrecht), where the rights and obligations of landlords are precisely defined.