Altersheim
German
Etymology
From Alter (“[old] age”) + -s- + Heim (“home”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈaltɐsˌhaɪ̯m/
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Noun
Altersheim n (genitive Altersheims or Altersheimes, plural Altersheime)
- retirement home
Declension
Declension of Altersheim
| singular | plural | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
| nominative | ein | das | Altersheim | die | Altersheime |
| genitive | eines | des | Altersheimes, Altersheims | der | Altersheime |
| dative | einem | dem | Altersheim, Altersheime1 | den | Altersheimen |
| accusative | ein | das | Altersheim | die | Altersheime |
1Now uncommon, see notes
Synonyms
- Altenheim n
- Seniorenheim n (chiefly officialese)
Further reading
- Altersheim in Duden online