German · Time, Numbers & Colors

"Gold (color)" in German: golden

golden

Say it: GOL-denadjective/ˈɡɔldn̩/

Note: the metal: das Gold

Gold as a color in German is golden. Say Die Schrift ist golden or ein goldenes Band. Das Gold is the metal — a different word.

Decor

Die Zahlen auf der Torte sind golden.
The numbers on the cake are gold.
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How to pronounce golden

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GOL-den

/ˈɡɔldn̩/

GOL-den. Soft g. Short o. Soft -en.

"Gold (color)" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
goldengold (color)

Color adjective.

goldene / goldenes / goldenergold (inflected)

Before nouns.

in Goldin gold

Paint / foil look.

das Goldgold (metal)

Different noun — not this headword.

How to use golden in real life

  1. 1Decor

    Die Zahlen auf der Torte sind golden.

    The numbers on the cake are gold.

    Sind golden.

  2. 2Fashion

    Sie trägt eine goldene Kette heute.

    She's wearing a gold necklace today.

    Goldene Kette.

  3. 3Design brief

    Mach die Überschrift golden, nicht gelb.

    Make the headline gold, not yellow.

    Golden.

Mistakes English speakers make with golden

Incorrect: Die Schrift ist Gold. (only metal noun)

Correct: Die Schrift ist golden.

For color, use golden; das Gold is the metal.

Incorrect: ein golden Band

Correct: ein goldenes Band

Decline: goldenes Band.

Good to know

Golden describes color and shine. Jewelry ads mix golden and aus Gold. For this headword, stick to the color adjective golden.

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Decorating invitation cards

  1. ChatPal

    Soll der Rand golden oder silbern sein?

    Should the border be gold or silver?

  2. You

    Golden. Goldene Linien wirken festlicher.

    Gold. Gold lines look more festive.

  3. ChatPal

    Okay. Ich male den Titel golden.

    Okay. I'll paint the title gold.

  4. You

    Perfekt nicht zu gelb, richtig golden.

    Perfect — not too yellow, properly gold.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Gold (color)" in German

How do you say gold (color)?

Golden.

Gold necklace?

Eine goldene Kette.

Golden vs das Gold?

Golden is the color; das Gold is the metal.

In gold?

In Gold / golden.

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