noun
pensioner, retiree
A2
“Rentner” (der) means a pensioner or retiree — a person receiving a pension. Plural is Rentner (no change). Genitive singular adds -s (des Rentners). It’s a masculine noun and declines regularly; no special prepositions, reflexivity, or irregular plural forms to note.
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Die Stadt plante einen Park, damit Rentner dort spazieren gehen konnten.
The city planned a park so that retirees could walk there.
Der Rentner liest täglich die Zeitung im Park.
The pensioner reads the newspaper in the park every day.
Viele Rentner genießen ihren Ruhestand am Meer.
Many retirees enjoy their retirement by the sea.
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picture an older man relaxing with a pension cheque — a Rentner
sounds like English 'renter' — imagine someone retired renting a small apartment (helpful but slightly misleading)
der → imagine a male retiree (der Rentner)
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Masculine noun for a retired person; feminine form is 'Rentnerin'.