Singular

die

Frequenz

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

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

Q: What is the plural of die Frequenz?

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

Q: What does die Frequenz mean in English?

The German word die Frequenz translates to “frequency” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Frequenz?

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

frequency

Plural: die Frequenzen

Strong

Why does the noun Frequenz 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 Frequenz

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Frequenz in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die hohe Frequenz ist stabil.The high frequency is stable.	Eine hohe Frequenz ist selten.A high frequency is rare.	Keine hohe Frequenz ist messbar.No high frequency is measurable.
Akkusativ	Ich messe die hohe Frequenz.I measure the high frequency.	Er sucht eine hohe Frequenz.He is looking for a high frequency.	Sie findet keine hohe Frequenz.She doesn't find any high frequency.
Dativ	Ich arbeite an der hohen Frequenz.I am working on the high frequency.	Er sendet auf einer hohen Frequenz.He transmits on a high frequency.	Sie sendet auf keiner hohen Frequenz.She doesn't transmit on any high frequency.
Genitiv	Die Messung der hohen Frequenz ist präzise.The measurement of the high frequency is precise.	Die Stärke einer hohen Frequenz ist enorm.The strength of a high frequency is enormous.	Die Quelle keiner hohen Frequenz ist bekannt.The source of no high frequency is known.
Nominativ	Die hohen Frequenzen sind wichtig.The high frequencies are important.	Hohe Frequenzen sind schwer zu finden.High frequencies are hard to find.	Keine hohen Frequenzen sind erlaubt.No high frequencies are allowed.
Akkusativ	Wir nutzen die hohen Frequenzen.We use the high frequencies.	Ich empfange hohe Frequenzen.I receive high frequencies.	Sie hat keine hohen Frequenzen.She has no high frequencies.
Dativ	Wir hören auf den hohen Frequenzen.We listen to the high frequencies.	Ich arbeite mit hohen Frequenzen.I work with high frequencies.	Sie arbeitet mit keinen hohen Frequenzen.She works with no high frequencies.
Genitiv	Die Analyse der hohen Frequenzen ist komplex.The analysis of the high frequencies is complex.	Die Nutzung hoher Frequenzen ist reguliert.The use of high frequencies is regulated.	Die Stabilität keiner hohen Frequenzen ist sicher.The stability of no high frequencies is certain.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.

Is it der, die, or das Frequenz?

It is die Frequenz. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Frequenz 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 Frequenz?

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

What does die Frequenz mean in English?

The German word die Frequenz translates to “frequency” in English.

How do you decline die Frequenz?

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

Nominativ: die Frequenz
Akkusativ: die Frequenz
Dativ: der Frequenz
Genitiv: der Frequenz

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.