NOUN

Renaissance/ʁənɛˈsɑ̃ːs/Renaissance; revival

Renaissance is a German noun that means Renaissance or revival. It is pronounced /ʁənɛˈsɑ̃ːs/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Renaissancen".

Definitions

1.period of European history and art from the 14th to the 17th centuries marked by a revival of classical influences(history, art)

a.the European cultural and artistic movement between Middle Ages and modern times

Die Renaissance brachte eine Blüte der Künste und Wissenschaften mit sich.The Renaissance brought a blossoming of the arts and sciences.

2.new flourishing or renewed interest in something(fig., general use)

a.revival or renewed vigor of an idea, movement, or activity

In den letzten Jahren erlebt der Jazz eine Renaissance.In recent years, jazz has experienced a renaissance.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Renaissancedie Renaissancen
Genitiveder Renaissanceder Renaissancen
Dativeder Renaissanceden Renaissancen
Accusativedie Renaissancedie Renaissancen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Renaissance" mean in English?
"Renaissance" means Renaissance or revival. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Renaissance"?
"Renaissance" is pronounced /ʁənɛˈsɑ̃ːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Renaissance" der, die, or das?
"Renaissance" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Renaissance"?
The plural of "Renaissance" is "Renaissancen".
What part of speech is "Renaissance"?
"Renaissance" is a noun in German.

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