goldenen
Meaning and Usage
"Goldenen" is the inflected form of the adjective "golden," which means "golden" in English. It is used to describe something that is the color of gold or has the qualities of gold, such as being valuable, precious, or highly esteemed.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "goldenen" is the inflected form of the adjective "golden" in the accusative, feminine singular, or nominative/accusative/neuter plural forms. It is derived from the noun "Gold" (gold) and the suffix "-en" which is often used to form adjectives.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "golden" in English directly corresponds to "goldenen" in German. Both words have the same meaning and are used in similar contexts.
Cultural Context
In German culture, the color gold is often associated with wealth, prosperity, and luxury. It is also commonly used to symbolize achievement and success.
Example Sentences
- Sie trägt einen goldenen Ring. (She is wearing a golden ring.)
- Die goldenen Sonnenuntergänge in dieser Gegend sind einfach atemberaubend. (The golden sunsets in this area are simply breathtaking.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "goldenen," you can associate it with the color gold and its associations with richness, value, and prestige.
Additional Vocabulary
- Gold (Noun, Neuter): gold
- Die Goldmedaille (Noun, Feminine): the gold medal
- Glänzend (Adjective): shiny, gleaming
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
As "goldenen" is an inflected form of an adjective, it does not have a gender or plural form. Adjectives in German change based on the gender, number, and case of the noun they modify.
Conjugation (for verbs)
As "goldenen" is an adjective, it does not have a conjugated form in the present tense.