German · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Gold (color)" in German: golden
golden
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.
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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
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| golden | gold (color) Color adjective. | Color adjective. |
| goldene / goldenes / goldener | gold (inflected) Before nouns. | Before nouns. |
| in Gold | in gold Paint / foil look. | Paint / foil look. |
| das Gold | gold (metal) Different noun — not this headword. | Different noun — not this headword. |
How to use golden in real life
- 1Decor
Die Zahlen auf der Torte sind golden.
The numbers on the cake are gold.
Sind golden.
- 2Fashion
Sie trägt eine goldene Kette heute.
She's wearing a gold necklace today.
Goldene Kette.
- 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
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Soll der Rand golden oder silbern sein?
Should the border be gold or silver?
You
Golden. Goldene Linien wirken festlicher.
Gold. Gold lines look more festive.
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Okay. Ich male den Titel golden.
Okay. I'll paint the title gold.
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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