die Rente
Translation
pension, retirement, social security
Examples
Meine Großmutter ist schon in Rente.
My grandmother is already retired.
Er bekommt eine gute Rente vom Staat.
He receives a good pension from the state.
Grammar Patterns
in Rente gehen/sein to retire / to be retired My grandma will retire soon.
Similar Words
Pension (pension), Ruhestand (retirement)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'rente' (income), from Old French 'rente', from Vulgar Latin '*rendita'. It shares a root with the English word 'rent'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'rent' or income you receive for your life's work after you retire.