Singular

die

Renaissance

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

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

The German noun Renaissance 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 Renaissance?

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

Q: What does die Renaissance mean in English?

The German word die Renaissance translates to “Renaissance, revival” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Renaissance?

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

Renaissance, revival

Plural: die Renaissancen

Strong

Why does the noun Renaissance have the article die?

About 90% of nouns ending in -e are feminine.

Examples

die Lampe (lamp), die Schule (school), die Tasche (bag), die Klasse (class), die Straße (street), die Sonne (sun), die Blume (flower)

Exceptions

der Junge (boy), der Löwe (lion), der Affe (monkey), der Name (name), der Käse (cheese), das Ende (end), das Auge (eye)

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Declension table for German noun Renaissance

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Renaissance in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die alte Renaissance war eine Epoche.The old Renaissance was an epoch.	Eine neue Renaissance beginnt jetzt.A new Renaissance begins now.	Keine große Renaissance ist hier sichtbar.No great Renaissance is visible here.
Akkusativ	Ich studiere die alte Renaissance.I am studying the old Renaissance.	Wir erleben eine neue Renaissance der Kunst.We are experiencing a new Renaissance of art.	Er sieht keine große Renaissance hier.He sees no great Renaissance here.
Dativ	Ich widme mich der alten Renaissance.I dedicate myself to the old Renaissance.	Er gibt einer neuen Renaissance Raum.He gives a new Renaissance space.	Sie glaubt keiner großen Renaissance.She doesn't believe in any great Renaissance.
Genitiv	Die Zeit der alten Renaissance ist vorbei.The time of the old Renaissance is over.	Die Merkmale einer neuen Renaissance sind klar.The characteristics of a new Renaissance are clear.	Der Beginn keiner großen Renaissance ist sichtbar.The beginning of no great Renaissance is visible.
Nominativ	Die alten Renaissancen sind interessant.The old Renaissances are interesting.	Neue Renaissancen entstehen überall.New Renaissances emerge everywhere.	Keine großen Renaissancen sind bekannt.No great Renaissances are known.
Akkusativ	Sie erforscht die alten Renaissancen.She researches the old Renaissances.	Wir sehen neue Renaissancen in der Mode.We see new Renaissances in fashion.	Ich mag keine großen Renaissancen.I don't like great Renaissances.
Dativ	Wir sprechen über den alten Renaissancen.We are talking about the old Renaissances.	Man gibt neuen Renaissancen viel Aufmerksamkeit.Much attention is given to new Renaissances.	Sie hilft keinen großen Renaissancen.She doesn't help any great Renaissances.
Genitiv	Die Geschichte der alten Renaissancen ist lang.The history of the old Renaissances is long.	Die Bedeutung neuer Renaissancen ist groß.The importance of new Renaissances is great.	Die Ursachen keiner großen Renaissancen sind bekannt.The causes of no great Renaissances are known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Renaissance?

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

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

What is the plural of die Renaissance?

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

What does die Renaissance mean in English?

The German word die Renaissance translates to “Renaissance, revival” in English.

How do you decline die Renaissance?

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

Nominativ: die Renaissance
Akkusativ: die Renaissance
Dativ: der Renaissance
Genitiv: der Renaissance

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.