die Ruhegehaltfähigkeit
Translation
pensionability, eligibility for pension
Examples
Die Ruhegehaltfähigkeit der Dienstzeit wird geprüft.
The pensionability of the period of service is being checked.
Grammar Patterns
die ((of sth.)) prüfen to check the pensionability ((of sth.)) The pensionability of the period of service is being checked.
Similar Words
die Pensionsberechtigung (pension entitlement)
Etymology
Composed of 'Ruhe' (rest, retirement) + 'Gehalt' (salary) + '-fähigkeit' (ability, eligibility). It means 'retirement-salary-eligibility'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: the 'Fähigkeit' (eligibility) for a 'Gehalt' (salary) in your 'Ruhe' (retirement) years. A classic piece of bureaucratic German.