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retirement
The process or state in which a person stops working and enters retirement, usually after reaching a certain age.
Nach 45 Arbeitsjahren freut er sich auf seine bevorstehende Pensionierung.
After 45 years of work, he is looking forward to his upcoming retirement.
The word is derived from the verb 'pensionieren' (to retire someone). The ending '-ung' makes it a feminine noun that describes the process or result of entering retirement.
Die Pensionierung des langjährigen Direktors wurde groß gefeiert.
The retirement of the long-serving director was celebrated in a big way.
Common verbs used in connection with retirement are 'planen' (to plan), 'feiern' (to celebrate), or 'bevorstehen' (to be imminent). People often speak of 'vorzeitige Pensionierung' (early retirement) or life 'nach der Pensionierung' (after retirement).
Viele Menschen planen ihre Pensionierung schon Jahre im Voraus.
Many people plan their retirement years in advance.
The term 'Pensionierung' (retirement) is used especially in the context of civil servants, such as teachers, police officers, or administrative employees in the public service. In retirement, they receive a 'Pension' (civil service pension).
Die Lehrerin geht nächstes Jahr in die wohlverdiente Pensionierung.
The teacher is going into her well-deserved retirement next year.
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Der Ruhestand refers to the stage of life after the permanent end of one’s working life. Die Pensionierung, by contrast, refers to the process or transition by which someone enters this state, though it can also include the beginning of that state. Pensionierung is the appropriate term for the transition; afterward, Ruhestand is used.
Die Pensionierung von Frau Klein ist für den kommenden Herbst geplant.
Ms. Klein’s retirement is planned for next autumn.
Nach seiner Pensionierung freut sich Herr Klein auf einen ruhigen Ruhestand.
After retiring, Mr. Klein is looking forward to a peaceful retirement.
