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Rente
German → American English
American English
pension
Geldzahlung, die man im Alter oder bei Erwerbsunfähigkeit regelmäßig erhält; Altersversorgung.
Nach 40 Arbeitsjahren bekommt sie jetzt ihre Rente.Rente is the common word for a retirement pension; in formal contexts, Pension can also be used, but Rente is more frequent in everyday German. Be careful not to confuse it with Miete or other recurring payments.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "Rente" mean in English?
"Rente" means "pension" or "retirement pension" in English.
Is "Rente" the same as "Pension" in German?
They overlap, but "Rente" is the more common everyday word for a retirement pension, while "Pension" is often more formal or used in specific contexts.
How do you say "receive a pension" in German?
You can say "Rente beziehen" or "eine Rente bekommen".