das Heim
Translation
home (institution), residence, dormitory, nursing home
Examples
Viele Kinder wachsen in Heimen auf.
Many children grow up in residential homes.
Er lebt jetzt in einem Seniorenheim.
He now lives in a retirement home.
Grammar Patterns
((in+3)) in a home to live in a home
Similar Words
Zuhause, Wohnung, Anstalt, Institut
Etymology
From Old High German 'heim', cognate with English 'home'.
Memory Tips
Often refers to an institution (e.g., 'Altenheim' - nursing home), not just a private house. The input 'Heimen' is the dative plural form.