Ruhestand
retirement
Meaning of Ruhestand
die Zeit, in der jemand wegen des Alters nicht mehr arbeitet
the time when someone stops working because of age
Pronunciation
Ruhestand with English translation
Ruhestand usage examples
Sein Ruhestand beginnt im Mai.
His retirement starts in May.
Er freut sich auf den Ruhestand.
He's looking forward to retirement.
Ruhestand synonyms
What's the difference between Ruhestand, der Renteneintritt, der Pensionsantritt, die Ruhestandszeit, in Rente gehen, das Ausscheiden aus dem Berufsleben, die Pension, and die Rente
Formal term for the moment someone enters retirement, focusing on the event/date of retirement.
Mainly Austrian usage; means retirement and refers to the start of retirement.
The period spent in retirement; emphasizes the duration after leaving work, not the start moment.
Very common everyday expression; more informal than 'in den Ruhestand gehen'.
Very formal, bureaucratic phrase; broader than retirement because it can mean leaving working life in general.
Advanced: broader words
In German, this is mainly Austrian for the pension itself, not the act of retiring.
Common word for the pension benefit; can also refer to life after stopping work.
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Questions about this word
What does Ruhestand mean?
the time when someone stops working because of age
How do you pronounce Ruhestand?
Ruhestand is pronounced [ˈʁuːəˌʃtant].
How is Ruhestand used in a sentence?
His retirement starts in May. Translation: Sein Ruhestand beginnt im Mai.
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