in den Ruhestand gehen /ɪndeːnrˈuːɛstˌantɡˈeːən/ · verb · CEFR B1. German translation of "retire".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: in den Ruhestand gehen
  • Language: German
  • Meaning: retire
  • IPA: /ɪndeːnrˈuːɛstˌantɡˈeːən/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: verb
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Example Sentences

  • Mein Großvater hat beschlossen, letztes Jahr in den Ruhestand zu gehen. English: My grandfather decided to retire last year.
  • Sie plant, mit 65 Jahren in den Ruhestand zu gehen. English: She plans to retire at 65.
  • Nach 40 Jahren Arbeit wird er bald in den Ruhestand gehen. English: After 40 years of work, he will soon retire.

When and How to Use "in den Ruhestand gehen"

Use "in den Ruhestand gehen" when you want to talk about "retire" in German. It functions as "verb". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "in den Ruhestand gehen" mean in German?

"in den Ruhestand gehen" is the German word for "retire".

What CEFR level is "in den Ruhestand gehen"?

"in den Ruhestand gehen" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords German vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "in den Ruhestand gehen"?

"in den Ruhestand gehen" is tagged as a verb in SmartWords.

Can you show "in den Ruhestand gehen" in a sentence?

Mein Großvater hat beschlossen, letztes Jahr in den Ruhestand zu gehen.

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