das Goldstück
gold coin
A coin made of gold. It can serve as a means of payment, a collector's item, or an investment.
EXAMPLE
In der Schatztruhe fanden sie mehrere alte Goldstücke.
In the treasure chest, they found several old gold coins.
das Goldstück
gold piece / treasure
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Meanings
das Goldstück
treasure
An affectionate, appreciative term for a particularly kind, helpful, or valuable person.
EXAMPLE
Danke für deine Hilfe, du bist ein echtes Goldstück!
Thanks for your help, you're a real treasure!
das Goldstück
piece of gold
An irregular piece of gold, for example a nugget, that has not been made into a coin.
EXAMPLE
Der Goldgräber fand ein kleines Goldstück im Flussbett.
The gold prospector found a small piece of gold in the riverbed.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is simply made up of 'Gold' (gold) and 'Stück' (piece). So it literally means 'a piece made of gold.'
EXAMPLE
Er brach ein kleines Stück von der Schokolade ab.
He broke off a small piece of the chocolate.
Context clue
You can recognize the figurative meaning by the fact that someone is talking about a person. The literal meaning always refers to the metal gold, often in the context of treasures, money, or geology.
EXAMPLE
Der Pirat zählte seine Goldstücke.
The pirate counted his gold coins.
Typical collocations
In connection with coins, 'Goldstück' (gold coin) is often used with verbs like 'finden' (to find), 'sammeln' (to collect), or 'prägen' (to mint). It frequently appears in stories about pirates, treasures, or in historical contexts.
EXAMPLE
Der Archäologe hat ein seltenes römisches Goldstück entdeckt.
The archaeologist discovered a rare Roman gold coin.
Use as a compliment
As an affectionate term, 'Goldstück' (treasure) is often used as a direct compliment to express gratitude or affection. It is a very warm way to praise someone.
EXAMPLE
Du hast an meinen Geburtstag gedacht? Du bist einfach ein Goldstück!
You remembered my birthday? You're simply a treasure!
Compare with
Goldstück vs Schatz
darling / treasure
Schatz is primarily a direct, affectionate form of address for someone close to you. Goldstück is also warm and affectionate, but especially emphasizes that someone is kind, helpful, or valuable. Schatz suits pure affection, while Goldstück is more suitable as appreciative praise.
Goldstück
Nachdem ihr Partner alle Einkäufe getragen hat, sagt Anna anerkennend: „Du bist ein Goldstück.“
After her partner has carried all the groceries, Anna says appreciatively, “You’re a treasure.”
Schatz
Anna begrüßt ihren Partner liebevoll: „Schön, dass du da bist, Schatz.“
Anna affectionately greets her partner: “It’s nice to see you, darling.”
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