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15:38 Jul 6, 2017 |
Swedish to English translations [PRO] Law/Patents - Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc. | |||||||
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3 +1 | lodger |
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3 +1 | room tenant |
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4 | room renter, or roomate |
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2 | subtenant |
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Lodger definition |
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lodger Explanation: Could it be this simple? -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 57 mins (2017-07-06 16:36:23 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- OK thanks! |
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room tenant Explanation: A logical construction that gives quite a few relevant Google hits. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 59 mins (2017-07-06 16:37:25 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- "Room renter" also seems to be used. |
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subtenant Explanation: subtenant sʌbˈtɛnənt/ noun a person who leases property from a tenant. Would that fit your context? -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2017-07-06 17:03:52 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- New suggestion: granny flat tenant See: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-real-estate/canterbury/granny f... |
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room renter, or roomate Explanation: in the US |
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Reference: Lodger definition Reference information: "A person who occupies a rented room in another's house; specifically : a person who by agreement with the owner of a house acquires no property, interest, or possession therein but only the right to occupy a designated room or area that remains in the owner's legal possession." https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lodger |
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