Significado
To state one's status as a male retired person.
Contexto cultural
Retirement is a major life stage. It is common to see 'Rentner' groups in hiking clubs. Similar to Germany, but 'Pensionist' is more commonly used than 'Rentner'. Uses 'Rentner' but often refers to the 'AHV' (pension system).
No Article
Remember: Ich bin + [Profession/Status] = No article.
Gender Matters
Always check if you are talking about a man or a woman.
Significado
To state one's status as a male retired person.
No Article
Remember: Ich bin + [Profession/Status] = No article.
Gender Matters
Always check if you are talking about a man or a woman.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct sentence.
Which is correct?
No article is used for professions/status.
Fill in the blank.
Mein Vater ist ____.
Masculine noun, no article.
Match the status.
Rentner = ?
Rentner is masculine.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Was sind Sie von Beruf? B: ____.
Standard answer for status.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosWhich is correct?
No article is used for professions/status.
Mein Vater ist ____.
Masculine noun, no article.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Rentner is masculine.
A: Was sind Sie von Beruf? B: ____.
Standard answer for status.
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Preguntas frecuentes
6 preguntasGrammatically, it's better to omit 'ein'. It sounds more natural.
No, it's a standard question about life stage.
You might say 'Ich bin Rentner, arbeite aber noch ein bisschen.'
It is for anyone who has retired, regardless of age.
Rente is for private/state employees; Pension is for civil servants.
Ich bin Rentner (male) or Ich bin Rentnerin (female).
Frases relacionadas
Im Ruhestand
synonymIn retirement
Rentnerin
specialized formRetired woman
Rente beziehen
builds onTo receive a pension
