The rule that helps here. Nouns ending in -ung, -heit, -keit, -schaft, -ion, -tät are always die. Most nouns ending in -ei, -ie, -ik and -ur are die too.
Pension in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Pension | die Pensionen |
| Accusative | die Pension | die Pensionen |
| Dative | der Pension | den Pensionen |
| Genitive | der Pension | der Pensionen |
Pension in use
- B1
Wir übernachten in einer kleinen Pension.
We're staying in a small guest house.
- B1
Mein Vater geht nächstes Jahr in Pension.
My father is retiring next year.
- B2
Die Pension reicht kaum zum Leben.
The pension is hardly enough to live on.
Remember it for good.
In Ziplex you see words like Pension in short German posts at your level, and practise der, die and das in a fun word game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Pension?
It's die Pension. Pension is feminine, and the plural is die Pensionen.
What does Pension mean?
Pension means guest house, B&B, pension, retirement in English.
What is the plural of Pension?
The plural is die Pensionen. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).