goldene

Goldene is the feminine singular nominative and accusative form of the German adjective meaning golden when used before feminine nouns, and it is also the common plural form in uninflected constructions. In German adjective declension the endings vary by gender, number, case and article, giving forms such as goldener (masculine singular), goldenes (neuter singular), and goldene (feminine singular or plural). Examples include die goldene Uhr (feminine singular), der goldene Mantel, das goldene Brot, and goldene Sterne (plural, without a definite article).

Etymology and usage: The adjective goldene derives from the noun Gold (gold) and has been used in German since the Middle High German period to describe color, quality, or value associated with gold. In everyday language it covers both literal color—something that has the appearance of gold—and metaphorical senses such as high quality or prestige. It also appears in fixed expressions and proper nouns, notably in awards and titles.

Notable uses: In culture and media, goldene appears in phrases like die goldene Regel (the Golden Rule) and in branded names such as Goldene Kamera, a German film and television award. The term is common in branding and descriptions aiming to convey prestige, beauty, or worth.

See also: Gold, Golden Rule, Gold standard.