gelbkariert
yellow checked
Definition & meaning
The adjective gelbkariert describes a pattern on a piece of fabric or a surface that is both yellow in color and checkered (plaid). It refers to a grid-like pattern consisting of lines or squares where the color yellow is dominant or clearly present.
In a figurative or colloquial sense, it is sometimes used jokingly to describe something that is overly bright, flashy, or patterned in a way that catches the eye, though its primary use remains literal in the context of fashion or design.
Grammar & Word origin
gelbkariert is a compound adjective formed by two parts:
- gelb: The German word for the color yellow.
- kariert: An adjective derived from the noun Karo , which refers to the diamond shape or a square pattern on a playing card or fabric.
As an adjective, it follows standard German declension rules depending on the noun it modifies (e.g., ein gelbkariertes Hemd, die gelbkarierte Tischdecke).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- gelb-kariert (often written with a hyphen for clarity)
- gelb-gekäst (a regional or colloquial term referring to the boxy, cheese-like appearance of a pattern)
- gelb-gewürfelt (describing a cube or dice-like pattern)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Sie trägt heute ein gelbkariertes Kleid.adjective
She is wearing a yellow checked dress today.
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