das Altersheim, -e
nursing home
Ein Ort, an dem ältere Menschen wohnen und dort Hilfe im Alltag bekommen.
The German word "Altersheim" is a noun that translates to "nursing home" or "old people's home". It is composed of "Alter" meaning "age" or "old" and "Heim" meaning "home". "Altersheim" specifically refers to a residential facility that provides care for elderly individuals, often including support for daily living activities.
Similar words in German include "Pflegeheim" (care home) and "Seniorenheim" (senior citizens' home).
Differences:
- Pflegeheim often emphasizes medical or personal care services, while "Altersheim" may focus more on general residential comfort for older adults.
- Seniorenheim can have a more communal or social aspect, highlighting a space for interaction among elderly residents.
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Examples
Meine Großmutter lebt im Altersheim.noun
My grandmother lives in the nursing home.
Im Altersheim finden Senioren oft neue Freunde.noun
In the nursing home seniors often find new friends.
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