helheim

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /²hɛːl(h)ɛɪm/, /²hɛːɽ(h)ɛɪm/

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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