B2 noun Neutral. Can be used in formal and informal contexts.

pension

/pɛnˈɕoˀn/

Ejemplos

1

Min bedstefar går på pension næste år.

My grandfather is retiring next year.

2

Hun får en god pension fra sit tidligere arbejde.

She receives a good pension from her former job.

3

Hvor meget er din månedlige pension?

How much is your monthly pension?

4

De planlægger deres pension nøje.

They are planning their retirement carefully.

5

Sikrer du dig en god pension?

Are you securing a good pension for yourself?

Colocaciones comunes

gå på pension (to retire)
modtage pension (to receive a pension)
pensionsordning (pension scheme)

How to Use It

Notas de uso

When referring to the act of retiring, Danes often use the phrase 'gå på pension' (to go on pension).

Errores comunes

Confusing the retirement meaning with the guesthouse meaning, though context usually resolves this.
Incorrectly pronouncing the 's' sound as a hard 's' (like in 'snake') instead of a soft 's' (like in 'vision').

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Origen de la palabra

From Old French 'pension' (payment, rent), from Latin 'pensiō' (a payment, a weighing out), from 'pendere' (to weigh, to pay).

Contexto cultural

Denmark has a comprehensive welfare state, and pensions are a significant part of the social security system. There are typically three pillars of pension: the public 'folkepension', labor market pensions, and private individual pensions.

Truco para recordar

Think of the English word 'pension' – the meaning is very similar. Just remember the Danish pronunciation!

Preguntas frecuentes

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'Pension' is a general term for a regular payment made during retirement. 'Aldersrente' specifically refers to the public old-age pension provided by the state in Denmark.

Yes, 'pension' can also refer to a guesthouse or a boarding house, similar to the French 'pension' or German 'Pension'. The context will usually make the meaning clear.

'Pension' is a common gender noun in Danish, meaning it takes the indefinite article 'en' (en pension) and the definite article 'en' (pensionen).

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