heim
Ich gehe nach Hause, mein Heim ist mein Zufluchtsort.
I'm going home; my home is my sanctuary.
A place of residence; a house or dwelling.
Er hat ein neues Heim in den Bergen gekauft.
He bought a new home in the mountains.
Can refer to a physical house or a place where someone feels at home.
A place where one feels safe and comfortable.
Die Bibliothek ist mein zweites Heim.
The library is my second home.
Often used metaphorically to describe a place of comfort or belonging.
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Compound Words
'Heim' is frequently used in German compound nouns, such as 'Ferienheim' (vacation home) or 'Pflegeheim' (care home).
Gold Rule
Capitalization
In German, 'Heim' is always capitalized as a noun, following German grammar rules.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'heim', meaning 'home' or 'village'. Related to Old High German 'heim' and Old Norse 'heimr'.
Usage Notes
In German, 'Heim' is often used in compound words like 'Altersheim' (nursing home) or 'Kinderheim' (orphanage).