Singular
das
Altenheim
nursing home
Plural: die Altenheime
Why does the noun Altenheim have the article das?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Altenheim
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Altenheim | ein Altenheim | — |
| Akkusativ | das Altenheim | ein Altenheim | — |
| Dativ | dem Altenheim | einem Altenheim | — |
| Genitiv | des Altenheims | eines Altenheims | — |
| Nominativ | die Altenheime | — Altenheime | — |
| Akkusativ | die Altenheime | — Altenheime | — |
| Dativ | den Altenheimen | — Altenheimen | — |
| Genitiv | der Altenheime | — Altenheime | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Altenheim in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Altenheim?
It is das Altenheim. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Altenheim is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Altenheim?
The plural form of das Altenheim is die Altenheime. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Altenheim mean in English?
The German word das Altenheim translates to “nursing home” in English.
How do you decline das Altenheim?
Like all German nouns, Altenheim changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Altenheim
- Akkusativ: das Altenheim
- Dativ: dem Altenheim
- Genitiv: des Altenheims
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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