NOUN

Instanz/ɪnˈstant͡s/instance; authority; court level

Instanz is a German noun that means instance, authority, or court level. It is pronounced /ɪnˈstant͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Instanzen".

Definitions

1.an authority or official body that makes decisions, especially a court or level of jurisdiction(law, administration)

a.court of a certain level within the judicial system

Die Entscheidung wurde in zweiter Instanz getroffen.The decision was made at the second (appellate) level.

2.an instance or case of something occurring(general use, formal/technical)

a.occurrence or specific case

In dieser Instanz wurde das Problem gelöst.In this instance, the problem was solved.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Instanzdie Instanzen
Genitiveder Instanzder Instanzen
Dativeder Instanzden Instanzen
Accusativedie Instanzdie Instanzen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Instanz" mean in English?
"Instanz" means instance, authority, or court level. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Instanz"?
"Instanz" is pronounced /ɪnˈstant͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Instanz" der, die, or das?
"Instanz" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Instanz"?
The plural of "Instanz" is "Instanzen".
What part of speech is "Instanz"?
"Instanz" is a noun in German.

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