pension — A regular payment made to someone who is retired from work
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A regular payment made to someone who is retired from work
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpenʃən/
Example Sentences
- After 40 years of teaching, Mrs. Kim finally gets to enjoy her pension while running a small pension in Jeju Island.
- The government announced changes to the national pension system.
- He was pensioned off at 65 but opened a pension business the next day.
pension
NOUN[/ˈpenʃən/]
A regular payment made to someone who is retired from work
After decades of work, he finally lived comfortably on his pension.
The government increased pension payments to support the growing elderly population. (PAY + SUPPORT = PENSION → retirement income for long-term security)
안정적인 연금은 경제적 긴장을 줄이고 노년 빈곤을 예방하는 데 도움을 주었다.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'pensio' meaning 'payment' or 'weighing', derived from 'pendere' meaning 'to weigh' or 'to pay'. The word entered English through Old French 'pension' in the 14th century.
Breakdown
pend- (to weigh, to pay) + -sion (noun suffix indicating action or result) = pension
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📝Examples
“After 40 years of teaching, Mrs. Kim finally gets to enjoy her pension while running a small pension in Jeju Island.”
“The government announced changes to the national pension system.”
“He was pensioned off at 65 but opened a pension business the next day.”
“Many young people worry about having enough pension savings for retirement.”
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