der Rentner
Translation
pensioner, retiree, retired person
Examples
Mein Opa ist jetzt Rentner.
My grandpa is a pensioner now.
Als Rentner hat man viel Freizeit.
As a retiree, you have a lot of free time.
Grammar Patterns
to be a pensioner/retiree My grandpa is a pensioner now.
Similar Words
der Pensionär (pensioner), der Ruheständler (retiree)
Etymology
From 'Rente' (pension) + '-ner' (suffix for a person). 'Rente' comes from French 'rente' (income).
Memory Tips
Think of someone who receives 'rent' (Rente) for living after they stop working.