De pensionering
Example: Na de pensionering geniet hij van zijn vrije tijd elke dag.
Definition
"De pensionering" refers to the period or event when someone retires from their job, typically after reaching a certain age or completing a set number of working years. It marks the transition from active employment to enjoying leisure time, as in the phrase, 'After retirement, he enjoys his free time every day.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de pensionering" comes from the French word 'pension,' meaning a fixed payment or allowance. Over time, it evolved to signify the act of retiring and receiving a pension. Did you know? The concept originally related to a type of lodging, but here it specifically refers to retirement.
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"De pensionering" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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