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retire in Swedish

retire in Swedish is gå i pension — retire means to leave one's job permanently, usually after reaching a certain age.

retire in Swedish

gå i pension
verb
(intransitive) To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

What does "retire" mean?

  1. verb To leave one's job permanently, usually after reaching a certain age.
    "My grandfather decided to retire after forty years as a bus driver."
  2. verb To withdraw, especially to a quieter or more private place.
    "The judge retired to her chambers to consider the case."
  3. verb To go to bed.
    "The children were tired, so they retired early after the long journey."
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retire in a sentence

  • My grandfather decided to retire after forty years as a bus driver.
  • Many teachers retire early to spend more time with their grandchildren.
  • The judge retired to her chambers to consider the case.
  • When the noise grew too loud, he retired to the quiet of the library.

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What is "retire" in Swedish?
"retire" in Swedish is gå i pension. retire means: To leave one's job permanently, usually after reaching a certain age.
How do you use "retire" in a sentence?
Example: "My grandfather decided to retire after forty years as a bus driver." In Swedish, "retire" is gå i pension.
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