noun
gold
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Gold means 'gold' (the metal). It's a neuter mass noun (das Gold) typically without plural. Genitive singular often 'des Goldes' or 'des Gold'. Used for the element, metal, or material; also figuratively. No declension in plural because there is none; treat as uncountable substance.
Examples
Das ist Gold.
That is gold.
Die Familie verkaufte die Münze, weil der Goldpreis in den letzten Wochen stark gestiegen war.
The family sold the coin because the price of gold had risen sharply in recent weeks.
Das Gold in der Kette ist echt.
The gold in the necklace is real.
Details
Mnemonics
imagine a shiny gold bar in a treasure chest
sounds like English 'gold' — identical word
neuter 'das' — picture a small box labeled 'das' holding the gold bar
Notes
Gold is usually a mass noun in German (no regular plural). The genitive form 'des Goldes' is common in formal registers. | Singular-only noun; plural forms are not applicable.