NOUN

Residenz/ʁeziˈdɛnt͡s/residence; palace; official residence

Residenz is a German noun that means residence, palace, or official residence. It is pronounced /ʁeziˈdɛnt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Residenzen".

Definitions

1.the main place of residence of a ruler or bishop, especially a palace(historical location)

a.palace serving as official residence

Die Würzburger Residenz ist ein berühmtes Barockschloss.The Würzburg Residence is a famous baroque palace.

2.official residence of an important person(general)

a.place where a person of high status lives

Die Residenz des Bürgermeisters befindet sich im Stadtzentrum.The mayor's residence is located in the city center.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Residenzdie Residenzen
Genitiveder Residenzder Residenzen
Dativeder Residenzden Residenzen
Accusativedie Residenzdie Residenzen

Frequently asked questions

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

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