Meaning
To state one's status as a male retired person.
Cultural Background
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.
Meaning
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.
Test Yourself
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.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesWhich is correct?
No article is used for professions/status.
Mein Vater ist ____.
Masculine noun, no article.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Rentner is masculine.
A: Was sind Sie von Beruf? B: ____.
Standard answer for status.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Related Phrases
Im Ruhestand
synonymIn retirement
Rentnerin
specialized formRetired woman
Rente beziehen
builds onTo receive a pension
