gelben
Translation
yellow
Examples
Ich mag den gelben Schal.
I like the yellow scarf.
Sie schreibt mit einem gelben Stift.
She is writing with a yellow pen.
Grammar Patterns
((declined adjective)) + Noun yellow ... This is a yellow table.
Similar Words
Synonyms: golden, ochre
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'gelo' (shining, yellow), cognate with English 'yellow'. 'Gelben' is a declined form of the adjective 'gelb'.
Memory Tips
Picture a bright 'yellow' object, like the sun (Sonne) or a lemon (Zitrone). 'Gelben' is the specific ending the adjective takes to agree with the noun it modifies in certain grammatical cases.