Singular
die
Residenz
residence, palace
Plural: die Residenzen
Why does the noun Residenz 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 Residenz
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Residenz | eine Residenz | keine Residenz |
| Akkusativ | die Residenz | eine Residenz | keine Residenz |
| Dativ | der Residenz | einer Residenz | keiner Residenz |
| Genitiv | der Residenz | einer Residenz | keiner Residenz |
| Nominativ | die Residenzen | Residenzen | keine Residenzen |
| Akkusativ | die Residenzen | Residenzen | keine Residenzen |
| Dativ | den Residenzen | Residenzen | keinen Residenzen |
| Genitiv | der Residenzen | Residenzen | keiner Residenzen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Residenz in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die schöne Residenz ist groß.The beautiful residence is large. | Eine alte Residenz steht dort.An old residence stands there. | Keine neue Residenz gefällt mir.No new residence pleases me. |
| Akkusativ | Wir besuchen die schöne Residenz.We visit the beautiful residence. | Ich suche eine alte Residenz.I am looking for an old residence. | Er kauft keine neue Residenz.He doesn't buy any new residence. |
| Dativ | Ich wohne in der schönen Residenz.I live in the beautiful residence. | Er arbeitet an einer alten Residenz.He works on an old residence. | Sie geht zu keiner neuen Residenz.She goes to no new residence. |
| Genitiv | Die Lage der schönen Residenz ist gut.The location of the beautiful residence is good. | Der Garten einer alten Residenz ist groß.The garden of an old residence is large. | Die Farbe keiner neuen Residenz passt.The color of no new residence fits. |
| Nominativ | Die schönen Residenzen sind teuer.The beautiful residences are expensive. | Alte Residenzen haben Geschichte.Old residences have history. | Keine neuen Residenzen sind frei.No new residences are free. |
| Akkusativ | Sie sehen die schönen Residenzen.They see the beautiful residences. | Wir haben alte Residenzen besichtigt.We have visited old residences. | Ich mag keine neuen Residenzen.I don't like any new residences. |
| Dativ | Wir sind in den schönen Residenzen.We are in the beautiful residences. | Sie leben in alten Residenzen.They live in old residences. | Ich spreche mit keinen neuen Residenzen.I speak with no new residences. |
| Genitiv | Die Dächer der schönen Residenzen sind alt.The roofs of the beautiful residences are old. | Die Fenster alter Residenzen sind klein.The windows of old residences are small. | Der Wert keiner neuen Residenzen ist hoch.The value of no new residences is high. |
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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 Residenz?
It is die Residenz. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Residenz 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 Residenz?
The plural form of die Residenz is die Residenzen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Residenz mean in English?
The German word die Residenz translates to “residence, palace” in English.
How do you decline die Residenz?
Like all German nouns, Residenz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Residenz
- Akkusativ: die Residenz
- Dativ: der Residenz
- Genitiv: der Residenz
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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