German Conversation · Level 114
44 words
German word
Rentnerin
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁɛntnəʁɪn/
Meaning
- feminine nounretiree
Example
Meine Großmutter ist eine Rentnerin.
My grandmother is a retiree.
More examples
Die Rentnerin überprüft einmal im Jahr ihren Rentenbescheid.
The retiree checks her pension decision notice once a year.
Core concept
A woman who has left regular employment and now lives on a retirement pension.
Common phrases
alleinlebende Rentnerin
retiree living alone
eine Rentnerin mit kleiner Rente
a retiree with a small pension
soziale Unterstützung für eine Rentnerin
social support for a retiree
Similar words
Rentner: A man who has retired and lives on a retirement pension.
Pensionärin: A retired woman who lives on a pension, sometimes from public service.
Seniorin: An older woman regarded as a senior citizen.
Ruheständler: A retired person living on a pension or similar income.
Definition in German
Eine Frau, die eine Rente bezieht und nicht mehr berufstätig ist.
Word origin
Rentnerin is formed from Rentner, a person receiving a Rente, by adding the feminine suffix -in.
Usage tips
- Rentnerin is feminine, and its plural is Rentnerinnen; the corresponding masculine form is Rentner.
Other meanings
- pensionernoun
Opposites
- Angestellteemployeenoun
Related words
- Rentenbescheidpension decision noticenoun
- Rentenzahlungpension paymentnoun