noun
home
B1
Heim: noun meaning 'home', 'residence' or institution (often care home). Neuter (das Heim). Plural: Heime. Declensions: singular genitive des Heims, plural nominative/accusative die Heime. Capitalization distinguishes it from adverb 'heim'. Common in formal and institutional contexts. Used for shelters, nursing homes or abstract 'home'.
Examples
Die Behörden überprüften das Heim, weil ehemalige Bewohner Beschwerden einreichten und Probleme meldeten.
The authorities inspected the home because former residents filed complaints and reported problems.
Das Heim für Senioren liegt in einer ruhigen Straße.
The care home for seniors is located on a quiet street.
Nach einer langen Reise kehrte er endlich in sein Heim zurück.
After a long journey, he finally returned home.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a cozy house with a sign 'Heim' above the door.
Think 'Heim' like English 'home' — same idea.
das Heim — 'Heim' is neuter (das), imagine a neutral little house with a small 'das' flag.
Notes
Heim can mean 'home' in the sense of an institution (e.g., Pflegeheim) or a place where people live. Plural 'Heime'.