Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

gelb

Translation (Übersetzung) yellow
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ɡɛlp/
A1
Adjectives
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adjective A1 basic vocabulary color visual descriptive
Gelb is one of the basic color adjectives in German. It follows standard adjective declension patterns and is used to describe objects, emotions, and situations. In German culture, yellow is associated with jealousy (gelb vor Neid), but also with positive concepts like sunshine and happiness.

gelb - German Adjectives - gelb Meaning - gelb Translation - gelb Adjectives Examples

gelb is a German Adjectives

Learn gelb meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. gelb is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

gelb Examples (Beispiele) in English

gelb examples with English translations. See how to use gelb in sentences. gelb example sentences in English below.

Die Sonne ist gelb.
The sun is yellow.
Basic color description
Ich habe ein gelbes Auto.
I have a yellow car.
Possession with color adjective
Die gelben Blätter fallen im Herbst.
The yellow leaves fall in autumn.
Plural noun with adjective
Er trägt eine gelbe Jacke.
He is wearing a yellow jacket.
Clothing description
Das gelbe Haus steht an der Ecke.
The yellow house stands on the corner.
Location description
Sie malt mit gelber Farbe.
She paints with yellow paint.
Art/creative activity
Die gelbe Ampel bedeutet: Vorsicht!
The yellow traffic light means: caution!
Traffic/safety
Ich mag gelbe Rosen.
I like yellow roses.
Preferences
Der gelbe Pullover ist aus Wolle.
The yellow sweater is made of wool.
Material description
Gelb ist eine warme Farbe.
Yellow is a warm color.
Color theory

gelb Word Family - gelb Related Words - gelb Family Members

gelb Word Family (Wortfamilie)

gelb word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn gelb family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore gelb related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Comparative Form (Komparativ)
gelber
Meaning: more yellow
Example: Diese Blume ist gelber als jene.
Adjective
Superlative Form (Superlativ)
am gelbsten
Meaning: most yellow
Example: Die Zitrone ist am gelbsten.
Adjective
Verb Form (Verbform)
ergelben
Meaning: to turn yellow
Tense: Präsens
Example: Die Blätter ergelben im Herbst.
Verb

gelb Usage - gelb Collocations - gelb Idioms - gelb Synonyms - gelb Antonyms

gelb Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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gelb Collocations (Kollokationen)

gelb collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn gelb word combinations and how to use gelb with other words naturally.

gelbe Blume
yellow flower
High frequency
gelbes Licht
yellow light
High frequency
gelbe Karte
yellow card
Medium frequency
gelbe Seiten
yellow pages
Medium frequency
gelbe Rübe
carrot (literally: yellow turnip)
Low frequency
gelbe Linie
yellow line
Medium frequency
gelbe Farbe
yellow color
High frequency
gelbe Blätter
yellow leaves
Medium frequency
gelbe Warnleuchte
yellow warning light
Medium frequency
gelbe Ampel
yellow traffic light
High frequency

gelb Idioms (Redewendungen)

gelb idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing gelb with meanings and explanations. Master gelb expressions used in everyday German.

gelb vor Neid sein
to be green with envy
Literally 'yellow with envy' - expresses extreme jealousy
das Gelbe vom Ei
the best part
Literally 'the yellow of the egg' - refers to something excellent or the best part of something
gelbe Karte zeigen
to show a yellow card
Used in sports (especially soccer) to indicate a warning; can be used metaphorically
gelbe Seiten
yellow pages
Business directory, similar to English usage
gelbe Gefahr
yellow peril
Historical term with racist connotations, now considered offensive

gelb Synonyms (Synonyme)

gelb synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for gelb and expand your German vocabulary. Learn gelb similar words and their usage.

goldgelb
Meaning: golden yellow
High similarity
zitronengelb
Meaning: lemon yellow
High similarity
sonnengelb
Meaning: sun yellow
High similarity
blassgelb
Meaning: pale yellow
Medium similarity
dunkelgelb
Meaning: dark yellow
Medium similarity
ocker
Meaning: ochre
Low similarity
safrangelb
Meaning: saffron yellow
Medium similarity

gelb Antonyms (Antonyme)

gelb antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to gelb. Discover gelb opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

blau
Meaning: blue
violett
Meaning: purple
schwarz
Meaning: black
weiß
Meaning: white

gelb Semantically Related Words - gelb Contextually Related Words - gelb Thematically Related Words

gelb Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

gelb semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to gelb. Explore gelb related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn gelb contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Farbe Sonne Zitrone Blume Herbst Warnung Fröhlichkeit Licht Wärme Frühling

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