German word

Gold

Pronunciation

IPA/gɔlt/

Meaning

  • neuter noungold

Example

Er vertraut dem Gold nicht.

He doesn't trust gold.

Illustration for Gold (gold)

More examples

Das Armband ist aus Gold.

The bracelet is made of gold.

Core concept

A gleaming yellow metal kept as a valuable reserve, with its shine standing for exceptional worth.

Common phrases

  • aus Gold bestehen

    be made of gold

  • Gold wert

    worth its weight in gold

  • ein Gramm Gold

    a gram of gold

Similar words

Geld: Notes and coins used to pay for goods and services.
Schatz: An affectionate name for someone dear.
Metall: A broad class of substances that includes iron, copper, and other metals.
Wert: The degree of worth assigned to a thing or action.

Definition in German

Ein seltenes, wertvolles Metall, in reinem Zustand gelb glänzend und für Münzen, Schmuck sowie als Wertspeicher genutzt.

Word origin

German Gold is an inherited Germanic noun, cognate with English gold and Dutch goud; older German forms include Old High German gold.

Usage tips

  • Gold is neuter, so the standard form is das Gold, and the material noun normally has no plural.

Other meanings

  • gold medalnoun

Related words

  • vergoldengildverb
  • Goldbarrengold barnoun
  • vergoldetgold-platedadjective

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