der Rentenbezieher
Translation
pensioner, pension recipient, retiree
Examples
Der Staat hilft den Rentenbeziehern.
The state helps pensioners.
Die Zahl der Rentenbezieher steigt.
The number of pension recipients is increasing.
Grammar Patterns
((noun, masculine)) as a subject Der Rentenbezieher bekommt Geld.
((dative, plural)) as an indirect object Der Staat hilft den Rentenbeziehern.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Rentner (pensioner), der Pensionär (pensioner, esp. for civil servants)
Etymology
Composed of 'Rente' (pension) + 'beziehen' (to receive/draw) + '-er' (suffix for a person). Literally a 'pension-receiver'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Rente' (pension) + 'Bezieher' (receiver). Someone who 'bezieht' (receives) a 'Rente' (pension).