Pension
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German[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Borrowed from French pension, ultimately from Latin pēnsiō, pēnsiōnem.
Pronunciation[edit]
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Noun[edit]
Pension f (genitive Pension, plural Pensionen)
- boarding house, pension
- (public service) retirement benefit, pension
Synonyms[edit]
- (boarding house): Herberge, Hotel
- (retirement benefit): Altersvorsorge, Rente
Usage notes[edit]
The terms Rente and Pension (as retirement benefit)) have a slightly different meaning in Germany and Austria.
Derived terms[edit]
Terms derived from Pension
Further reading[edit]
- Pension in Duden online