Paying guest

Dutch translation: betalende gast/kostganger

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English term or phrase:	Paying guest
Dutch translation:	betalende gast/kostganger
Entered by:	Katja van Hellemond

15:48 Nov 25, 2008

English to Dutch translations [Non-PRO]
Real Estate / Lodging / Accomodation

English term or phrase: Paying guest

This expression refers to someone we offers a paying bedroom or stay in his place.

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betalende gast/kostganger

Explanation:
your question is a bit confusion but if you are looking for the term for paying guest you can go with one of the above, the latter being slightly old-fashioned. HTH!

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Katja van Hellemond
Portugal
Local time: 11:52

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betalende gast

Filip Lagey (X)

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betalende gast/kostganger

Katja van Hellemond

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peer agreement (net): +7

paying guest betalende gast

Explanation:
You can translate it literally.

Filip Lagey (X)
Belgium
Local time: 12:52
Native speaker of:

Dutch

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peer agreement (net): +2

paying guest

betalende gast/kostganger

Explanation:
your question is a bit confusion but if you are looking for the term for paying guest you can go with one of the above, the latter being slightly old-fashioned. HTH!

Katja van Hellemond
Portugal
Local time: 11:52
Native speaker of:

Dutch

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