Which English term is the closest translation of 'Mitbewohner(in)'?

• A. roommate
• B. tenant
• C. neighbor
• D. flatmate

Answer: (A)

Understanding terms for people who share a living space helps you pick the right word when describing someone you live with. Mitbewohner(in) means a person you share a home with, not someone who rents from a landlord or someone who just lives nearby. The closest English equivalent is roommate, which specifically refers to a person who shares an apartment or house with you. It conveys the shared living arrangement without implying ownership or a rental contract specific to one person. A tenant is tied to the rental agreement, not the social aspect of living together; a neighbor lives nearby but not in the same dwelling; flatmate is the British variant of the same idea as roommate. Since the goal is a general, commonly understood term for someone you cohabit with, roommate is the best fit.