Singular

die

Existenz

Q: Is it der, die, or das Existenz?

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

Q: What CEFR level is the word Existenz?

The German noun Existenz is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

Q: What is the plural of die Existenz?

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

Q: What does die Existenz mean in English?

The German word die Existenz translates to “existence” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Existenz?

Like all German nouns, Existenz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: die Existenz Akkusativ: die Existenz Dativ: der Existenz Genitiv: der Existenz 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.

existence

Plural: die Existenzen

Strong

Why does the noun Existenz 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

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Declension table for German noun Existenz

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	die Existenz	eine Existenz	keine Existenz
Akkusativ	die Existenz	eine Existenz	keine Existenz
Dativ	der Existenz	einer Existenz	keiner Existenz
Genitiv	der Existenz	einer Existenz	keiner Existenz
Nominativ	die Existenzen	Existenzen	keine Existenzen
Akkusativ	die Existenzen	Existenzen	keine Existenzen
Dativ	den Existenzen	Existenzen	keinen Existenzen
Genitiv	der Existenzen	Existenzen	keiner Existenzen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Existenz in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die menschliche Existenz ist komplex.The human existence is complex.	Eine neue Existenz beginnt heute.A new existence begins today.	Keine einfache Existenz ist möglich.No simple existence is possible.
Akkusativ	Ich schätze die menschliche Existenz.I value human existence.	Er sucht eine neue Existenz.He seeks a new existence.	Sie hat keine einfache Existenz.She has no simple existence.
Dativ	Ich denke über der menschlichen Existenz nach.I think about human existence.	Er hilft einer neuen Existenz.He helps a new existence.	Sie glaubt keiner einfachen Existenz.She believes no simple existence.
Genitiv	Der Sinn der menschlichen Existenz ist tief.The meaning of human existence is deep.	Die Dauer einer neuen Existenz ist ungewiss.The duration of a new existence is uncertain.	Die Qualität keiner einfachen Existenz ist gut.The quality of no simple existence is good.
Nominativ	Die verschiedenen Existenzen sind wichtig.The various existences are important.	Zahlreiche Existenzen sind bedroht.Numerous existences are threatened.	Keine unbekannten Existenzen sind hier.No unknown existences are here.
Akkusativ	Wir schützen die verschiedenen Existenzen.We protect the various existences.	Ich sehe zahlreiche Existenzen.I see numerous existences.	Sie kennt keine unbekannten Existenzen.She knows no unknown existences.
Dativ	Wir widmen uns den verschiedenen Existenzen.We dedicate ourselves to the various existences.	Ich spreche mit zahlreichen Existenzen.I speak with numerous existences.	Er hilft keinen unbekannten Existenzen.He helps no unknown existences.
Genitiv	Die Vielfalt der verschiedenen Existenzen ist groß.The diversity of the various existences is great.	Der Schutz zahlreicher Existenzen ist wichtig.The protection of numerous existences is important.	Die Herkunft keiner unbekannten Existenzen ist klar.The origin of no unknown existences is clear.

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Is it der, die, or das Existenz?

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

What CEFR level is the word Existenz?

The German noun Existenz is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Existenz?

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

What does die Existenz mean in English?

The German word die Existenz translates to “existence” in English.

How do you decline die Existenz?

Like all German nouns, Existenz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: die Existenz
Akkusativ: die Existenz
Dativ: der Existenz
Genitiv: der Existenz

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.

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Why does the noun Existenz have the article die?

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Is it der, die, or das Existenz?

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What does die Existenz mean in English?

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