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My father is retired vs My father has retired

Both phrases are correct, but are used in slightly different contexts. 'My father is retired' describes the current status of your father, emphasizing that he's no longer working. 'My father has retired' is indicates the action of retiring that your father has completed in the past.
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My father is retired

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone has stopped working and is now enjoying retirement.

This phrase is used to describe the current status of your father, emphasizing that he is no longer working. It is a simple way to convey that your father is retired.

Examples:

  • My father is retired and spends his days gardening.
  • Is your father still working or is he retired?
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  • May 9, 2022 ... My father is retired military and would like to purchase tickets for my children's (his grandchildren) first Disney trip. Is it possible for him ...
  • Jan 13, 2015 ... German · Deutsch (German). my father is retired. Thread starter jfromeo; Start date Jan 12, 2015 · J · jfromeo. New Member. Spanish - Spain. Jan ...
  • Mar 6, 2020 ... My father is retired FDNY Firefighter Phil Smith, Ladder 54. I grew up going to my dad's firehouse. I remember how happy he was to go to ...
  • Oct 23, 2014 ... My father is retired from corporate life and is now a golf club repair specialist. He used to work on the Champion's PGA Tour before settling in ...
  • Oct 5, 2016 ... My Father is Retired 1st Lt. Bennie Durant. I guess the first time I had any thought about, or at least the first memory of my father's ...
  • Jun 12, 2023 ... However, now that my father is retired and I am a physician myself, Dad has started telling me more about his years in pulmonary medicine.
  • My father is retired Navy and my uncle is a retired Army Brigadier General so when I was asked to put together a show for the American Legion I knew I...

Alternatives:

  • My father has retired from his job.
  • My father retired last year.

My father has retired

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone has completed the action of retiring in the past.

This phrase is used to indicate that your father has completed the action of retiring in the past. It focuses on the specific event of retirement.

Examples:

  • My father has retired after working for 40 years.
  • When did your father retire?
  • Oct 16, 2020 ... My Father has retired 4 years ago. Past some months he is behaving very weird and rude with family members, How should I deal with this ...
  • Jun 11, 2021 ... When approaching existing customers of your father simply say we've had a great working relationship in the past, My father has retired and ...
  • Jul 21, 2016 ... Originally Answered: My Father has retired 4 years ago. Past some months he is behaving very weird and rude with family members, How should ...
  • Aug 24, 2021 ... My father has retired now, so I plan to carry on his legacy for generations to come. Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and ...
  • Nov 30, 2022 ... My Father has retired 4 years ago. Past some months he is behaving very weird and rude with family members, How should I deal with this ...
  • Jun 30, 2024 ... We were many who used to work hard but suddenly had nothing. My father has retired and he and my mother are secured in their house. As my ...
  • Jul 5, 2012 ... My father has retired from medicine and is farming and traveling. When I was starting my freshman year in high school, I moved with my ...
  • May 12, 2015 ... My parents still live in the same house however my father has retired and now focuses on restoring vintage cars while my brothers run the family ...
  • ... My father has retired from IC athletes after teaching and coaching for more than 40 years. I myself had been in HR for almost 21 years. I was a graduate of ...
  • Mar 16, 2024 ... My father has retired as E7 Love you so much daddy. jennifer. May 02, 2024. Guestbook gallery photo 1: Charles Patrick Amies posted by ...

Alternatives:

  • My father is retired and enjoying his free time.
  • My father retired a few years ago.

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