golden
Having the color of gold; in a shiny shade of yellow.
EXAMPLE
Im Herbst färben sich die Blätter der Bäume golden.
In autumn, the leaves of the trees turn golden.
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Meanings
golden
gold
Made of the precious metal gold.
EXAMPLE
Sie trägt einen goldenen Ehering am Finger.
She wears a gold wedding ring on her finger.
golden
Used figuratively for something that is especially good, valuable, or a happy period of time.
EXAMPLE
Die 1920er Jahre werden oft als die goldenen Zwanziger bezeichnet.
The 1920s are often referred to as the Golden Twenties.
Usage tips
Word family
The adjective 'golden' (golden) is derived directly from the noun 'das Gold' (gold). The ending '-en' is often used to form an adjective from a material noun.
EXAMPLE
Er bekam zum Jubiläum eine goldene Uhr geschenkt.
He was given a gold watch for his anniversary.
Typical collocations (color)
When 'golden' (golden) describes a color, it is often used for natural phenomena or in poetic language. Typical combinations are 'goldenes Licht' (golden light), 'goldenes Haar' (golden hair), or 'goldene Blätter' (golden leaves).
EXAMPLE
Die Abendsonne tauchte die Landschaft in ein goldenes Licht.
The evening sun bathed the landscape in a golden light.
Typical collocations (material)
In the meaning 'aus Gold gemacht' (made of gold), 'golden' (gold) is combined with valuable objects, especially jewelry. Common examples are 'ein goldener Ring' (a gold ring), 'eine goldene Kette' (a gold necklace), or 'goldenes Besteck' (gold cutlery).
EXAMPLE
Die Braut trug eine wunderschöne goldene Kette.
The bride wore a beautiful gold necklace.
Typical collocations (figurative)
In the figurative meaning, 'golden' (golden) is connected with abstract nouns to mark something as especially positive or valuable. Well-known expressions are 'die goldene Regel' (the golden rule), 'goldene Zeiten' (golden times), or 'die goldene Mitte' (the happy medium).
EXAMPLE
Erinnerst du dich an die goldenen Zeiten unserer Jugend?
Do you remember the golden days of our youth?
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