der Ruhestand, ¨-e
retirement
Lebensphase, in der jemand nicht mehr arbeitet und Zeit für sich hat.
The German word "Ruhestand" is a noun meaning "retirement".
It is made up of two words:
- Ruhe: rest, quiet, calm
- Stand: state, status, position
So, "Ruhestand" literally translates to the "state of rest" referring to the phase in life when a person stops working, usually after reaching a certain age.
Similar words:
- Pension: often refers to the pension system or pension money, but can colloquially mean retirement
- Altersteilzeit: partial retirement or phased retirement
- Rente: pension, retirement benefit
Differences:
- "Ruhestand" specifically refers to the status or phase of retired life.
- "Rente" focuses on the payment or benefit received.
- "Pension" sometimes overlaps with "Ruhestand" but more often indicates the financial aspect.
- "Altersteilzeit" is a form of reducing working hours before full retirement.
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Examples
Mein Vater freut sich auf seinen Ruhestand.noun
My father looks forward to his retirement.
Sie geht nächstes Jahr in den Ruhestand.noun
She is going into retirement next year.
Mein Onkel plant seinen Ruhestand im Frühling.noun
My uncle is planning his retirement in the spring.
Genießen Sie bereits Ihren wohlverdienten Ruhestand?noun
Are you already enjoying your well-deserved retirement?
Im Ruhestand hat sie mehr Zeit zum Lesen.noun
In retirement, she has more time to read.
Seit ihrem Ruhestand hilft sie oft im Tierheim.noun
Since her retirement, she often helps out at the animal shelter.
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