No. 12,147 in German
untermiete
Sublease or subtenancy.
In a sentence
Ich bin derzeit auf der Suche nach einer Wohnung zur Untermiete.
I am currently looking for an apartment to sublet.
In this sentence, 'Untermiete' refers to the act of renting a property from another tenant, not directly from the property owner.
Die freundliche Studentin bot ihrem Kommilitonen ein Zimmer zur Untermiete an.
The friendly student offered her classmate a room to sublet.
Here, 'Untermiete' refers to a specific room within the apartment being made available for subletting.
Das Angebot zur Untermiete in der Stadtmitte hat viele Vorteile.
The sublet offer in the city center has many advantages.
In this usage, 'Untermiete' conveys an opportunity to rent a living space within a rented property.
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