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How to say “retire” in Swedish

The usual word is att pensioneraverb · grant a pension to, pension off

pensionera

att pensionera means “grant a pension to”, “pension off”. Present pensionerar, past pensionerade, supine pensionerat.

hon pensionerades i fjol
she retired last year
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Other Swedish words for “retire”

English “retire” covers more than one idea. Look at what each Swedish word means on its own to pick the right one.

  • resign, retire, leave, start
    regeringen tvingades avgå (the Government was forced to resign)
  • retreat
    Armén retirerade till fästningen (The army retreated to the fortress)

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