Noun
die Existenz
Pronunciation: /ɛksɪsˈtɛnt͡s/
existence
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plural Existenzen
Meanings
Noun
- existence
- subsistence
Example sentence
Sie versucht die Existenz von Geistern zu beweisen.
She is trying to prove the existence of ghosts.
Word forms
singular
die Existenz
plural
die Existenzen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Existenz
Accusativedie Existenz
Dativeder Existenz
Genitiveder Existenz
Plural
Nominativedie Existenzen
Accusativedie Existenzen
Dativeden Existenzen
Genitiveder Existenzen
Usage
- die Existenz von etwas — the existence of something
- die eigene Existenz sichern — secure one's livelihood; a different common sense
Die Forschenden suchen nach Belegen für die Existenz des Planeten.
The researchers are looking for evidence of the planet's existence.