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die Ruhegehaltfähigkeit

pensionability, eligibility for pension

Die Ruhegehaltfähigkeit der Dienstzeit wird geprüft.

The pensionability of the period of service is being checked.

die ((of sth.)) prüfen to check the pensionability ((of sth.)) The pensionability of the period of service is being checked.

die Pensionsberechtigung (pension entitlement)

From 'Ruhe' (rest, retirement) + 'Gehalt' (salary) + '-fähigkeit' (ability, eligibility). Literally 'retirement-salary-eligibility'.

Think of it as the 'Fähigkeit' (ability/eligibility) to receive a 'Gehalt' (salary) during your 'Ruhe' (rest/retirement).

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