English–German
“retiree” in German
How to say “retiree” in German
“Retiree” in German is Rentner.
A person supported by a pension after leaving regular employment, like someone whose working life has given way to pension income.
Example sentences with Rentner
Als Rentner zieht er in ein kleineres Haus.
As a retiree, he moves into a smaller house.
Tips for using Rentner
- Receiving a pension does not by itself mean that a Rentner no longer works, so the word describes pension status rather than complete withdrawal from employment.
Other German words for “retiree”
Meine Großmutter ist eine Rentnerin.
My grandmother is a retiree.