This is the 698th most frequent German word.
rente
The German word "Rente" means "pension" or "retirement income" in English.
Here, 'Rente' refers to a retirement pension or the income source for retired individuals.
Meine Großeltern leben jetzt von ihrer Rente.
My grandparents now live on their pension.
In this sentence, 'Rente' is used to describe claiming the retirement benefits payout.
Herr Müller hat beantragt, seine Rente früher zu beziehen.
Mr. Müller has applied to receive his pension earlier.
Here, 'Rente' is considered in a broader, systemic sense, pertaining to the pension system in a population context.