die Altersvorsorge
Translation
retirement provision, pension plan, old-age provision
Examples
Private Altersvorsorge wird immer wichtiger.
Private retirement provision is becoming more and more important.
Man sollte früh mit der Altersvorsorge beginnen.
One should start with retirement planning early.
Grammar Patterns
to save for retirement für die Altersvorsorge sparen Many people save for their retirement.
to take out a pension plan eine Altersvorsorge abschließen It is advisable to take out a private pension plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rentenversicherung (pension insurance), Pensionskasse (pension fund)
Etymology
From 'Alter' (age) + 's' + 'Vorsorge' (provision, precaution). Literally 'provision for old age'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: It's the 'care' or 'provision' (Sorge) you take 'beforehand' (vor) for your old 'age' (Alter).