renting
word · lemma: rent
/ˈɹɛntɪŋ/
REN-ting
/ɹˈɛntɪŋ/
REN-ting
Definition
The act of paying money to use something, usually a house, apartment, or car, for a period of time instead of buying it.
Usage & Nuances
'Renting' is usually used for temporary use of property or objects. Common with 'apartment', 'house', 'car'. In American English, 'renting' most often refers to housing. Do not confuse with 'leasing', which may imply longer contracts.
Spanish: alquilar - arrendarPortuguese (BR): alugarPortuguese (PT): alugar - arrendarChinese (Simplified): 租赁 - 租房Chinese (Traditional): 租賃 - 租房Hindi: किराए पर लेनाArabic: استئجارBengali: ভাড়া নেওয়া - ভাড়ায় নেওয়াRussian: аренда - съёмJapanese: 賃貸（ちんたい） - レンタルVietnamese: thuêKorean: 임대 - 대여Turkish: kiralamakUrdu: کرایہ پر لیناIndonesian: menyewa
Example Sentences
We are renting a car for our trip.
basic
They are renting an apartment downtown.
basic
Is renting cheaper than buying a house?
basic
Renting for a while helped me figure out which neighborhood I like the most.
natural
I got tired of renting and decided to save up for my own place.
natural
With prices so high, renting seems like the best option right now.
natural