helheim

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From hel (“death”) +‎ -heim (“home, -ham”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /²hɛːl(h)ɛɪm/, [²hɛ̝ːl.hɛ̞ɪm], [²hɛ̝ː.lɛ̞ɪm]
  • (thick L) IPA(key): /²hɛːɽ(h)ɛɪm/, [²hɛ̝ːɽ.hɛ̞ɪm], [²hɛ̝ː.ɽɛɪm]

Noun

helheim m (definite singular helheimen, uncountable)

  1. death realm
    Synonyms: hel, helborg, nåheim, daudeheim, daudrike
    1. (Norse mythology) Hel (the realm of the dead who did not die in combat)
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