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German Phrase

Schreib deine früheren Vermieter oder Arbeitgeber auf.

/ˈʃʁaɪ̯p ˈdaɪ̯nə ˈfʁyːʁən ˈfɛʁmiːtɐ ˈoːdɐ ˈaʁbaɪ̯tɡeːbɐ aʊ̯f/
Meaning"Write down your previous landlords or employers."
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Meaning

The sentence asks someone to write down the names of their former landlords or former employers. It is typically used when filling out application forms, reference sheets, or any document that requires a history of where you have lived or worked.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you need a quick list of past landlords or employers – for example, when applying for a new apartment, a job, or a loan. It works best in informal spoken German; in a formal setting you would switch to the Sie‑form (Schreiben Sie …).

Grammar Breakdown

SchreibdeinefrüherenVermieteroderArbeitgeberauf

1

Imperativ (du‑Form)

‘Schreib’ is the informal singular imperative of ‘schreiben’. It is used when speaking to a friend or someone you address with ‘du’.

2

Possessivpronomen

‘deine’ is the accusative feminine/plural form of ‘dein’, matching the plural nouns that follow.

3

Adjektivdeklination (Akkusativ Plural)

‘früheren’ is the weak declension of the adjective ‘früh’ in the accusative plural after the possessive ‘deine’.

4

Trennbares Verb ‘auf‑schreiben’

‘auf’ is the separable prefix of ‘aufschreiben’. In the imperative it moves to the end of the clause.

5

Konjunktion ‘oder’

‘oder’ simply links the two nouns, meaning ‘or’.

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Schreib deine früheren Vermieter oder Arbeitgeber auf.

Write down your previous landlords or employers.

Klar, hier ist die komplette Liste.

Sure, here is the complete list.

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Common Mistakes

  • Schreibe deine früheren Vermieter oder Arbeitgeber auf.

    ‘Schreibe’ is the formal imperative (Sie) or the polite ‘du‑Form’ with a different tone; for informal ‘du’ you should use ‘Schreib’.

  • Schreib deinen früheren Vermieter oder Arbeitgeber auf.

    ‘Deinen’ is the accusative masculine singular; the nouns are plural, so the correct form is ‘deine’.

  • Schreib deine früheren Vermieter oder Arbeitgeber auf schreiben.

    ‘Auf schreiben’ splits the verb incorrectly; the separable prefix must be attached at the end in the imperative.

  • Schreib deine früheres Vermieter oder Arbeitgeber auf.

    ‘Früheres’ is the neuter singular form; the adjective must agree with the plural nouns, so ‘früheren’ is required.

Alternatives

  • Notiere deine früheren Vermieter und Arbeitgeber.

    Note your previous landlords and employers.

  • Führe deine früheren Vermieter bzw. Arbeitgeber auf.

    List your previous landlords or, respectively, employers.

  • Schreibe deine früheren Vermieter und Arbeitgeber auf.

    Write your previous landlords and employers down.

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking countries it is common to provide a short reference list of previous landlords (Vermieter) when you look for a new flat. Employers often ask for a list of past employers (Arbeitgeber) to verify work experience. When speaking to strangers or in a professional context, switch to the formal ‘Sie’ form: ‘Schreiben Sie Ihre früheren Vermieter oder Arbeitgeber auf.’