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"Retired" in German: in Rente
in Rente
Retired in German is often in Rente. Say Er ist in Rente or Seit März bin ich in Rente. Keep the whole phrase in Rente as the headword.
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How to pronounce in Rente
Say it
in REN-tuh
/ɪn ˈʁɛntə/
in REN-tuh. Stress REN; soft -e.
"Retired" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| in Rente | retired / on a pension Core phrase. | Core phrase. |
| in Rente gehen | to retire Transition. | Transition. |
| Rentner / Rentnerin | retiree Person nouns. | Person nouns. |
| Ruhestand | retirement Formal synonym. | Formal synonym. |
How to use in Rente in real life
- 1Family news
Oma ist seit Juni in Rente.
Grandma has been retired since June.
In Rente.
- 2Coffee chat
Endlich in Rente — kein Wecker mehr.
Finally retired — no more alarm clock.
Phrase as status.
- 3Workplace farewell
Nächsten Monat gehe ich in Rente.
Next month I'm retiring.
In Rente gehen.
Mistakes English speakers make with in Rente
Incorrect: Er ist retired.
Correct: Er ist in Rente.
Use the German phrase in Rente.
Incorrect: Er ist Rente (missing in).
Correct: Er ist in Rente.
Keep in as part of the headword phrase.
Good to know
In Rente is everyday; im Ruhestand sounds more formal. People may stay partly active with Minijobs after going in Rente. Ask about hobbies rather than money when the topic comes up.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching up with a former coworker
ChatPal
Bist du schon in Rente?
Are you already retired?
You
Ja — seit April in Rente, fühlt sich surreal an.
Yes — retired since April, feels surreal.
ChatPal
Schön. Was machst du so in Rente den ganzen Tag?
Nice. What do you do all day retired?
You
Garten und Enkel. In Rente habe ich Zeit.
Garden and grandkids. Retired, I have time.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Retired" in German
How do you say retired?
In Rente.
To retire?
In Rente gehen.
Retiree?
Rentner / Rentnerin.
More formal?
Im Ruhestand.
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