nounadjective

das Gelb

yellow

Eine helle Farbe, die oft an Sonne, Licht oder reife Zitronen erinnert.

The German word "gelb" is an adjective that means "yellow". It refers to the color yellow and is derived from the Old High German word "gelp". Similar color adjectives in German include "blau" (blue), "grün" (green), and "rot" (red).

Differences:

  • Gelb (yellow): Describes the color yellow.
  • Blau (blue): Describes the color blue.
  • Grün (green): Describes the color green.
  • Rot (red): Describes the color red.

The difference lies in the specific colors they describe. Each word refers to a different part of the color spectrum.

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Examples

Ich trage ein gelbes T-Shirt.adjective

I am wearing a yellow t-shirt.

Die Blumen sind gelb.adjective

The flowers are yellow.

Sein Auto ist gelb.adjective

His car is yellow.

Sein Hemd ist gelb.adjective

His shirt is yellow.

Mein Auto ist gelb.adjective

My car is yellow.

Die gelben Blätter fallen vom Baum.adjective

The yellow leaves fall from the tree.

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