German Conversation · Level 172
30 words
German word
Altersvorsorge
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaltɐsfoːɐ̯ˌzɔɐ̯gə/
Meaning
- feminine nounretirement savings
Example
Die Altersvorsorge ist wichtig.
Retirement savings are important.
More examples
Die gesetzliche Altersvorsorge reicht oft nicht aus.
Statutory retirement provision is often not enough.
Core concept
Money and other financial arrangements set aside during working life form a cushion for the years after employment.
Common phrases
betriebliche Altersvorsorge
occupational retirement savings
gesetzliche Altersvorsorge
statutory retirement provision
steuerliche Förderung der Altersvorsorge
tax support for retirement savings
Similar words
Rente: Regular pension income received after leaving employment.
Rentenversicherung: A contributory insurance scheme that pays a pension in old age.
Vorsorge: Financial or insurance planning for future needs.
Sparplan: A plan for depositing a set amount at regular intervals.
Definition in German
Altersvorsorge sind geplante finanzielle Vorkehrungen wie Renten, Versicherungen oder Sparpläne zur Absicherung im Alter.
Word origin
The compound Altersvorsorge joins Alter with Vorsorge, which denotes advance provision or precaution and comes from vorsorgen.
Usage tips
- German uses the singular feminine noun die Altersvorsorge in broad statements such as Die Altersvorsorge ist wichtig, even when several arrangements are included.
Other meanings
- pension systemnoun
Opposites
- Altersarmutold-age povertynoun
- Vorsorgemangellack of provisionnoun
Related words
- Altersvorsorgevertragretirement savings contractnoun
- Vorsorgeversicherungpension insurancenoun