Why does the noun Resonanz 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 Resonanz

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Resonanzeine Resonanzkeine Resonanz
Akkusativdie Resonanzeine Resonanzkeine Resonanz
Dativder Resonanzeine Resonanzkeiner Resonanz
Genitivder Resonanzeiner Resonanzkeiner Resonanz

Examples in context

Real sentences using Resonanz in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die positive Resonanz ist groß.The positive resonance is great.
Eine starke Resonanz überrascht uns.A strong resonance surprises us.
Keine negative Resonanz ist spürbar.No negative resonance is noticeable.
Akkusativ
Wir erwarten die positive Resonanz.We expect the positive resonance.
Ich suche eine starke Resonanz.I am looking for a strong resonance.
Er bekommt keine negative Resonanz.He gets no negative resonance.
Dativ
Ich rechne mit der positiven Resonanz.I count on the positive resonance.
Er hofft auf eine starke Resonanz.He hopes for a strong resonance.
Sie gibt keiner negativen Resonanz Raum.She gives no negative resonance space.
Genitiv
Die Stärke der positiven Resonanz ist hoch.The strength of the positive resonance is high.
Die Ursache einer starken Resonanz ist unklar.The cause of a strong resonance is unclear.
Die Wirkung keiner negativen Resonanz ist bekannt.The effect of no negative resonance is known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Resonanz?

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

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

What is the plural of die Resonanz?

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

What does die Resonanz mean in English?

The German word die Resonanz translates to “resonance, response” in English.

How do you decline die Resonanz?

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

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.