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das Altenheim
retirement home, old people's home · دار رعاية المسنين
Is Altenheim der, die, or das?
Altenheim is neuter (das). The plural is Altenheime.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as das Altenheim.
Plural
die Altenheime
Declension of das Altenheim
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | das Altenheim | ein Altenheim | die Altenheime |
| Akkusativ Accusative | das Altenheim | ein Altenheim | die Altenheime |
| Dativ Dative | dem Altenheim | einem Altenheim | den Altenheimen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Altenheims | eines Altenheims | der Altenheime |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Altenheim" in green — green = das (neuter). Picture the word written in green ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Die Großeltern unserer Nachbarn sind im Altenheim.
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