Why does the noun Lizenz 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 Lizenz

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Lizenzeine Lizenzkeine Lizenz
Akkusativdie Lizenzeine Lizenzkeine Lizenz
Dativder Lizenzeiner Lizenzkeiner Lizenz
Genitivder Lizenzeiner Lizenzkeiner Lizenz

Examples in context

Real sentences using Lizenz in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die neue Lizenz ist gültig.The new license is valid.
Eine Lizenz ist notwendig.A license is necessary.
Keine Lizenz hilft hier.No license helps here.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche die Lizenz sofort.I need the license immediately.
Er kauft eine Lizenz online.He buys a license online.
Sie hat keine Lizenz dafür.She has no license for it.
Dativ
Ich arbeite mit der Lizenz.I work with the license.
Er gibt einer Lizenz Priorität.He gives a license priority.
Sie vertraut keiner Lizenz mehr.She trusts no license anymore.
Genitiv
Der Preis der Lizenz ist hoch.The price of the license is high.
Die Gültigkeit einer Lizenz ist wichtig.The validity of a license is important.
Wegen keiner Lizenz mache ich das.I do this because of no license.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Lizenz?

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

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

What does die Lizenz mean in English?

The German word die Lizenz translates to “license” in English.

How do you decline die Lizenz?

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

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.