noun
die Rente, -n
nyugdíj
Geld, das eine Person regelmäßig bekommt, wenn sie nicht mehr arbeitet, meist im Alter oder nach langer Arbeitszeit.
The German word "Rente" is a noun meaning "pension" or "retirement income". It refers to regular payments received generally after retirement, often from the state, insurance, or a pension fund.
- Made of: The word itself is a standalone noun with roots in finance but is not composed of smaller meaningful parts like prefixes or suffixes.
Similar words:
- "Pension" – can also mean pension, but sometimes refers more to private pensions or retirement homes.
- "Altersversorgung" – literally "old-age provision," broader term about retirement benefits.
- "Ruhestand" – means retirement as a state/status, not the payment.
Difference:
- "Rente" emphasizes the payment received in retirement.
- "Ruhestand" describes the state of being retired.
- "Pension" can overlap with "Rente" but may also specifically describe private pensions or retirement housing.
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Examples
Er freut sich auf seine Rente.noun
Örül a nyugdíjának.
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