Die Rente
Example: Viele ältere Menschen freuen sich auf ihre Rente.
Definition
"Die Rente" refers to the regular payment made to retired individuals, typically by the government or a pension fund, to provide financial support after they stop working. It is commonly associated with retirement income for older people.
Etymology
The word "die Rente" comes from the Latin word 'reddita,' meaning 'things returned' or 'income.' It entered German through Old French 'rente,' originally meaning a fixed income from property. Did you know? The term evolved to specifically describe retirement payments as social welfare systems developed.
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"Die Rente" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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