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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Renaissance | die Renaissancen |
| Genitive | der Renaissance | der Renaissancen |
| Dative | der Renaissance | den Renaissancen |
| Accusative | die Renaissance | die 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.
