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)

1. retirement home

Synonyms

• Altenheim n
• Seniorenheim n (chiefly officialese)

Further reading

• “Altersheim” in Duden online