Why does the noun Allianz have the article die?

Nouns ending in -anz or -enz are feminine.

Examples

die Eleganz (elegance), die Toleranz (tolerance), die Distanz (distance), die Existenz (existence), die Frequenz (frequency), die Konsequenz (consequence)

Exceptions

der Tanz (dance), der Kranz (wreath), der Schwanz (tail) - monosyllabic words

Declension table for German noun Allianz

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Allianzeine Allianzkeine Allianz

Examples in context

Real sentences using Allianz in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die neue Allianz ist stark.The new alliance is strong.
Eine große Allianz entsteht jetzt.A large alliance is emerging now.
Keine Allianz ist perfekt.No alliance is perfect.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Allianz?

It is die Allianz. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Allianz is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of die Allianz?

The plural form of die Allianz is die Allianzen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does die Allianz mean in English?

The German word die Allianz translates to “alliance” in English.

How do you decline die Allianz?

Like all German nouns, Allianz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Allianz

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.