goldig
golden
Having the color and sheen of gold; shimmering like gold. This usage is rare and elevated.
EXAMPLE
Die Blätter der Birke schimmerten goldig im Herbstlicht.
The birch leaves shimmered golden in the autumn light.
goldig
golden / adorable
goldig – goldiger – am goldigsten
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Meanings
goldig
adorable
Colloquial: very lovable, cute, or likable.
EXAMPLE
Wie goldig von dir, an meinen Geburtstag zu denken!
How adorable of you to remember my birthday!
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry goldig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | goldig |
|---|---|
| comparative | goldiger |
| superlative | am goldigsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Goldig' (golden / adorable) consists of 'Gold' (gold) and the ending '-ig'. The ending forms an adjective that expresses a quality or similarity to gold.
EXAMPLE
Die goldige Oberfläche glänzte im Sonnenlicht.
The golden surface gleamed in the sunlight.
Context clue
When referring to objects, colors, and sheen, 'goldig' (golden) refers to gold or a gold-like appearance. When it refers to a person, action, or remark, it usually has the meaning of lovable or cute.
EXAMPLE
Der Stoff schimmerte goldig und passte gut zu den dunklen Möbeln.
The fabric shimmered golden and went well with the dark furniture.
Das war goldig von dir, mir beim Tragen zu helfen.
That was adorable of you to help me carry it.
Typical collocations
In the meaning related to color and sheen, 'goldig' (golden) often occurs with words such as 'Glanz' (sheen), 'Farbe' (color), 'Licht' (light), or 'Oberfläche' (surface). It often describes a warm, yellowish, shimmering impression.
EXAMPLE
Am Abend lag ein goldiges Licht über dem See.
In the evening, a golden light lay over the lake.
Colloquial expression
The meaning 'lovable or cute' is colloquial and is often used as a spontaneous positive reaction. 'Goldig' (adorable) frequently appears in exclamations or in the expression 'goldig von jemandem' (adorable of someone).
EXAMPLE
Wie goldig, dass du mir eine Karte geschickt hast!
How adorable that you sent me a card!
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