German word

gelb

Pronunciation

IPA/gɛlp/

Meaning

  • adjectiveyellow

Example

Ich habe einen gelben Mantel.

I've got a yellow coat.

Illustration for gelb (yellow)

More examples

Die gelbe Wand macht den Raum freundlich.

The yellow wall makes the room welcoming.

Core concept

A clear yellow glow like fresh lemon skin or direct sunlight.

Common phrases

  • gelber Pullover

    yellow pullover

  • gelbe Wand

    yellow-colored wall

  • gelber Apfel

    yellow apple

Similar words

dunkelgelb: A muted, deep yellow with a subdued tone.
hellgelb: A light, pale yellow with a soft appearance.
knallgelb: A strikingly vivid yellow that strongly catches the eye.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet die Farbe, die an Zitrone oder Sonnenlicht erinnert und meist hell und warm wirkt.

Word origin

German gelb and English yellow are related words inherited from the Proto-Germanic form *gelwaz.

Usage tips

  • After sein, the adjective stays unchanged, as in Der Mantel ist gelb, but before a noun it takes an ending, as in ein gelber Mantel.

Related words

  • das Gelbthe color yellownoun
  • Gelbtonyellow huenoun

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