English–German

“pension” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁɛntə/

Example

Die Renten sind dieses Jahr gestiegen.

Pension payments have gone up this year.

Illustration for Rente (pension)

How to say “pension” in German

“Pension” in German is Rente.

A contract or public system turns an established claim into recurring payments rather than one final sum.

Full entry for Rente: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Rente

Die private Rente ergänzt die gesetzliche Vorsorge.

The private pension supplements the statutory provision.

Tips for using Rente

  • Rente commonly means a retirement pension or annuity, while Pension often refers specifically to retirement pay for civil servants.

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