This is the 12147th most frequent German word.
untermiete
Sublease or subtenancy.
In this sentence, 'Untermiete' refers to the act of renting a property from another tenant, not directly from the property owner.
Ich bin derzeit auf der Suche nach einer Wohnung zur Untermiete.
I am currently looking for an apartment to sublet.
Here, 'Untermiete' refers to a specific room within the apartment being made available for subletting.
Die freundliche Studentin bot ihrem Kommilitonen ein Zimmer zur Untermiete an.
The friendly student offered her classmate a room to sublet.
In this usage, 'Untermiete' conveys an opportunity to rent a living space within a rented property.