A2Vocabulary
Rente
Pension, annuity (retirement income)
In German
Rente
REN-teh
Don't Get Confused!
Looks like
Rent
In English means: "A tenant's regular payment to a landlord for the use of property"
Actually means
Rente
Pension, annuity (retirement income)
Memory TipA German 'Rente' is money you 'receive' in retirement, not money you 'pay' for housing. It's income, not an expense!
Example Sentences
- 1
Er lebt von seiner Rente.
He lives off his pension.
- 2
Sie geht bald in Rente.
She is retiring soon.
FAQ
How do you say "Pension, annuity (retirement income)" in German?
"Pension, annuity (retirement income)" in German is "Rente" (REN-teh). Example: Er lebt von seiner Rente..