Singular
das
Altersheim
nursing home
Plural: die Altersheime
Why does the noun Altersheim 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 Altersheim
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Altersheim | ein Altersheim | — |
| Akkusativ | das Altersheim | ein Altersheim | — |
| Dativ | dem Altersheim | einem Altersheim | — |
| Genitiv | des Altersheims | eines Altersheims | — |
| Nominativ | die Altersheime | — Altersheime | — |
| Akkusativ | die Altersheime | — Altersheime | — |
| Dativ | den Altersheimen | — Altersheimen | — |
| Genitiv | der Altersheime | — Altersheime | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Altersheim 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 Altersheim?
It is das Altersheim. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Altersheim 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 Altersheim?
The plural form of das Altersheim is die Altersheime. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Altersheim mean in English?
The German word das Altersheim translates to “nursing home” in English.
How do you decline das Altersheim?
Like all German nouns, Altersheim changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Altersheim
- Akkusativ: das Altersheim
- Dativ: dem Altersheim
- Genitiv: des Altersheims
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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