der Eckrentner
Translation
standard pensioner, benchmark pensioner
Examples
Die Rente des Eckrentners dient als Vergleichswert.
The standard pensioner's pension serves as a benchmark value.
Grammar Patterns
((der Eckrentner)) as subject. 'The standard pensioner' Der Eckrentner ist eine fiktive Person.
((des Eckrentners)) as genitive. 'of the standard pensioner' Die Rente des Eckrentners wird berechnet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Standardrentner (standard pensioner)
Etymology
From 'Ecke' (corner, benchmark) and 'Rentner' (pensioner). A 'benchmark pensioner' for calculating pension levels.
Memory Tips
Think of this person as the 'cornerstone' or 'benchmark' ('Eck-') pensioner ('-rentner') for all pension calculations.