εκμίσθωση
Lemma: εκμίσθωση
Translation: rental; lease; leasing; hiring out (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐκ (ek, 'out') + μίσθωσις (místhōsis, 'letting for hire'), from μισθόω (misthóō, 'to let for hire')
Mnemonics
- Think of 'ek' (out) + 'misthos' (payment) = paying out for temporary use
- Similar to English 'mission' - like giving someone a mission to use your property
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Antonyms
Cultural Context
Commonly used in legal and business contexts, particularly in real estate and property management
Easily Confused With
Explanation: εκμίσθωση specifically refers to renting out (from owner's perspective), while μίσθωση is more general term for renting/leasing
This word:
Προχώρησε στην εκμίσθωση του διαμερίσματός του.
He proceeded with the leasing out of his apartment.
Confused word:
Η μίσθωση του σπιτιού κοστίζει 500 ευρώ το μήνα.
The rental of the house costs 500 euros per month.
Notes: εκμίσθωση is more formal and typically used in legal documents
Mnemonic: εκ- prefix suggests 'outward' movement - giving out to someone else