Gelb Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gelb" is mainly used as adjective meaning "yellow", "yellowish" or "pale yellow". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Gelb"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Gelb
  • Plural: die Gelbe

Meanings of "Gelb" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Having the color yellow (adjective)"

"Gelb", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Sonne ist gelb.The sun is yellow.
  2. Ich habe ein gelbes Auto.I have a yellow car.
  3. Die Blätter werden im Herbst gelb.The leaves turn yellow in autumn.

2.) "The color yellow (noun)"

"Gelb", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Mein Lieblingsfarbe ist Gelb.My favorite color is yellow.
  2. Er trägt heute Gelb.He is wearing yellow today.
  3. Im Kunstunterricht haben wir über Gelb gesprochen.In art class, we talked about yellow.

3.) "Yellowish tone, often indicating poor condition"

"Gelb", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Blätter sind gelb und fallen ab.The leaves are yellow and falling off.
  2. Die Seiten des alten Buches sind gelb geworden.The pages of the old book have turned yellow.
  3. Seine Haut sah gelb aus, weil er krank war.His skin looked yellow because he was sick.
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