German Phrase
Der Vermieter kümmert sich um größere Reparaturen.
Meaning
The landlord takes responsibility for major repairs. It conveys that fixing big problems in the rental property is the landlord’s duty, not the tenant’s.
When to use
Use this sentence when discussing rental contracts, explaining who is responsible for maintenance, or answering a tenant’s question about repair obligations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DerVermieterkümmertsichumgrößereReparaturen.
Definite article + noun (Nominative)
"Der" marks the masculine noun "Vermieter" as the subject in nominative case.
Reflexive verb "sich kümmern um"
"kümmert sich um" is a reflexive verb meaning “takes care of”. The reflexive pronoun "sich" must match the subject.
Preposition "um" + Accusative
"um" always governs the accusative case; here it introduces the object "größere Reparaturen".
Adjective declension (plural accusative, no article)
Without an article the adjective takes the strong ending "-e" in plural accusative: "größere Reparaturen".
Verb‑second (V2) word order
In main clauses the finite verb occupies the second position; the reflexive pronoun follows the verb.
🗨In Conversation
Wer ist für die größeren Reparaturen in der Wohnung zuständig?
Who is responsible for the major repairs in the apartment?
Der Vermieter kümmert sich um größere Reparaturen.
The landlord takes care of major repairs.
✕Common Mistakes
Der Vermieter kümmert sich für größere Reparaturen.
The verb "sich kümmern" requires the preposition "um", not "für".
Der Vermieter kümmern sich um größere Reparaturen.
The verb must be conjugated to match the third‑person singular subject.
Der Vermieter kümmert sich um größere Reparaturen.
If you add an article, the adjective ending changes (e.g., "die größeren Reparaturen").
↔Alternatives
Der Vermieter ist für größere Reparaturen zuständig.
The landlord is responsible for major repairs.
Größere Reparaturen übernimmt der Vermieter.
Major repairs are handled by the landlord.
Der Vermieter sorgt für die größeren Reparaturen.
The landlord ensures the major repairs are done.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, the landlord’s duty to perform major repairs is regulated by the Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB). Tenants usually only handle minor, everyday maintenance. Using the formal "Sie" form when speaking with a landlord is standard, but the sentence itself is neutral and works in both formal and informal contexts.