German Phrase
Schau dir die Bedingungen deines Mietvertrags an.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to look at (or review) the terms and conditions that are written in their rental agreement. It implies that the listener should check what they are legally bound to as a tenant.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want a friend, roommate, or a new tenant to read the lease details before signing, moving in, or when a dispute arises. It works well in informal conversations about housing matters.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SchaudirdieBedingungendeinesMietvertragsan
Imperativ (informell)
‘Schau’ is the singular informal imperative of the verb ‘schauen’ (to look). Use it with friends, family, or anyone you address with ‘du’.
Reflexives Dativpronomen
‘dir’ is the dative reflexive pronoun that goes with ‘schauen’ when you look at something for yourself.
Akkusativobjekt
‘die Bedingungen’ is a plural noun in the accusative case, the direct object of the verb.
Genitiv‑Besitzanzeige
‘deines Mietvertrags’ uses the genitive to show that the conditions belong to the rental contract.
Trennbares Verb ‘ansehen’
‘an’ is the separable prefix of ‘ansehen’. In main clauses it moves to the sentence end, as seen here.
🗨In Conversation
Schau dir die Bedingungen deines Mietvertrags an.
Take a look at the terms of your rental agreement.
Okay, ich lese sie gleich durch.
Okay, I’ll read them right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Schau du die Bedingungen deines Mietvertrags an.
The verb ‘schauen’ needs the reflexive dative ‘dir’, not the nominative ‘du’.
Schau dir die Bedingungen deines Mietvertrag an.
The noun must be in the genitive ‘deines Mietvertrags’, not the nominative.
Schau Sie dir die Bedingungen Ihres Mietvertrags an.
If you keep the informal ‘du’ form, you must not switch to the formal ‘Sie’. Use either ‘Schau … an’ (du) or ‘Schauen Sie … an’ (Sie).
↔Alternatives
Sieh dir die Vertragsbedingungen an.
Look at the contract conditions.
Lies die Bedingungen deines Mietvertrags.
Read the terms of your rental contract.
Prüfe die Konditionen deines Mietvertrags.
Check the conditions of your rental contract.
Cultural Tip
In Germany, rental contracts (Mietvertrag) are legally binding and often contain many clauses about rent, utilities, and termination. Tenants are expected to read them carefully before signing. When speaking to strangers or in a professional setting, switch to the formal ‘Sie’ – e.g., ‘Schauen Sie sich die Bedingungen Ihres Mietvertrags an.’