Altenheim

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Alte (“old people”) +‎ Heim (“home”)

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈaltənˌhaɪ̯m/
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Noun[edit]

Altenheim n (strong, genitive Altenheimes or Altenheims, plural Altenheime)

  1. retirement home, old folks' home
    Synonyms: Altersheim; (chiefly officialese) Seniorenheim

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Further reading[edit]

  • “Altenheim” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • “Altenheim” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
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