das Seniorenheim
Translation
retirement home, nursing home, old people's home
Examples
Meine Großmutter lebt in einem Seniorenheim.
My grandmother lives in a retirement home.
Das Seniorenheim bietet viele Aktivitäten an.
The retirement home offers many activities.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 wohnen to live in ((a place)) My grandmother lives in a retirement home.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Altenheim (home for the old), Pflegeheim (nursing home)
Etymology
A compound of 'Senioren' (seniors) and 'Heim' (home).
Memory Tips
Think of it literally as a 'home for seniors'. 'Heim' is cognate with the English word 'home'.