Signification
To state one's status as a male retired person.
Contexte culturel
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.
Signification
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.
Teste-toi
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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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesWhich is correct?
No article is used for professions/status.
Mein Vater ist ____.
Masculine noun, no article.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Rentner is masculine.
A: Was sind Sie von Beruf? B: ____.
Standard answer for status.
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Questions fréquentes
6 questionsGrammatically, 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).
Expressions liées
Im Ruhestand
synonymIn retirement
Rentnerin
specialized formRetired woman
Rente beziehen
builds onTo receive a pension
