der Smaragd
emerald
A valuable, transparent gemstone with a characteristic green color.
EXAMPLE
Die Kette war mit einem wunderschönen Smaragd verziert.
The necklace was decorated with a beautiful emerald.
der Smaragd
emerald
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Meanings
der Smaragd
emerald green
The bright green color that is typical of the gemstone of the same name.
EXAMPLE
Ihr Abendkleid hatte die Farbe eines tiefen Smaragds.
Her evening dress was the color of a deep emerald green.
Usage tips
The adjective 'smaragdgrün'
The common adjective 'smaragdgrün' (emerald green) is derived from the noun 'der Smaragd' (the emerald). It describes the typical bright green color of the gemstone.
EXAMPLE
Das Wasser des Bergsees war klar und smaragdgrün.
The water of the mountain lake was clear and emerald green.
Context clue
When 'Smaragd' (emerald) is countable, for example with an article or in the plural, it refers to the gemstone. When it describes a quality, often in the phrase 'in Smaragd' (in emerald) or as part of an adjective, it refers to the color.
EXAMPLE
Die Kette war mit drei kleinen Smaragden besetzt.
The necklace was set with three small emeralds.
Typical collocations
As a gemstone, 'Smaragd' (emerald) is often mentioned in the context of jewelry and value. Typical combinations are 'ein Ring mit einem Smaragd' (a ring with an emerald), 'ein geschliffener Smaragd' (a cut emerald), or 'ein wertvoller Smaragd' (a valuable emerald).
EXAMPLE
Sie bekam zum Jubiläum einen Ring mit einem großen, geschliffenen Smaragd.
For her anniversary, she received a ring with a large, cut emerald.
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