der Opal
opal
A usually milky white, yellowish, or transparent gemstone that may stand out through its colorful iridescence.
EXAMPLE
Sie trägt einen Ring mit einem leuchtenden Opal.
She is wearing a ring with a bright opal.
der Opal
opal
der Opal, die Opale
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Opal, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Opale |
| genitive | des Opals |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Opal | die Opale |
| accusative | den Opal | die Opale |
| dative | dem Opal | den Opalen |
| genitive | des Opals | der Opale |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
'Opal' refers to the same stone in jewelry and geology. In everyday life, it usually refers to rings or necklaces with an opal; in geological texts, it is described as a mineral found in rock.
EXAMPLE
Der Opal in ihrer Halskette schimmert bei jeder Bewegung.
The opal in her necklace shimmers with every movement.
Die Forscher fanden den Opal in einer vulkanischen Gesteinsprobe.
The researchers found the opal in a volcanic rock sample.
Typical collocations
As a gemstone, 'Opal' is often associated with words such as 'schillernd' (iridescent), 'leuchtend' (bright), or 'farbig' (colorful). Compound words from the field of jewelry are also common, for example 'Opalring' (opal ring) and 'Opalschmuck' (opal jewelry).
EXAMPLE
Der schillernde Opal passt gut zu dem silbernen Ring.
The iridescent opal goes well with the silver ring.
In real life
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