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pensioniert

retired · retire

The German word "pensioniert" is an adjective or past participle meaning "retired" (specifically having received a pension). It comes from "Pension", meaning "pension" (a regular payment after retirement), with the suffix "-iert" indicating a completed action.

Similar words:

  • "ruheständig" (retired)
  • "in Rente" (in retirement)
  • "aus dem Dienst ausscheiden" (to retire from service)

Difference:

  • Pensioniert emphasizes having reached retirement with a pension, often in official or professional contexts.
  • Ruheständig is more general for "being retired" without specifically highlighting pension status.
  • In Rente sein is a common phrase used colloquially, focusing on pension receipt.

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Examples

Mein Onkel ist seit letztem Jahr pensioniert.adjective

My uncle has been retired since last year.

Sie wurde letztes Jahr pensioniert.adjective

She was retired last year.

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