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das Heim
home (institution) · دار (رعاية) / موطن
Is Heim der, die, or das?
Heim is neuter (das). The plural is Heime.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as das Heim.
Plural
die Heime
Declension of das Heim
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | das Heim | ein Heim | die Heime |
| Akkusativ Accusative | das Heim | ein Heim | die Heime |
| Dativ Dative | dem Heim | einem Heim | den Heimen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Heims | eines Heims | der Heime |
Memory Tip
Visualize "Heim" in green — green = das (neuter). Picture the word written in green ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Meine Oma wohnt in einem Seniorenheim.
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