pension

dieNoun

die Rente (retirement); die Pension (guest house)

German translations

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    German meaning: Eine Art Hotel, meist kleiner und persönlicher geführt. English meaning: guesthouse, boarding house Synonym: Gasthof German example: Wir haben in einer kleinen Pension übernachtet. English example: We stayed in a small guesthouse. Type: Noun Article: die Singular Form: die Pension Plural Form: die Pensionen

Word details

German meaning
Die Grundrente ist eine staatliche Leistung, die Rentnern mit geringem Einkommen zugute kommt, um ihre Rente aufzustocken.
English meaning
The basic pension is a government benefit that benefits pensioners with low incomes to supplement their pension.
Synonym
None
German example
Viele Rentner sind auf die Grundrente angewiesen, um ihren Lebensstandard zu sichern.
English example
Many pensioners rely on the basic pension to secure their standard of living.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Grundrente
Plural Form
die Grundrenten

Example sentences with “pension”

  1. He is living on his pension. (Er lebt von seiner Rente.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Pension' used for retirement in Germany?

Usually, civil servants receive a 'Pension', while most employees receive 'Rente'. 'Pension' can also mean a small hotel.