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Goldpreis
💰 What exactly is 'der Goldpreis'?
The German noun der Goldpreis refers to the current market price for a specific quantity of gold, usually a troy ounce (approx. 31.1 grams) or a kilogram. It is traded on international commodity exchanges and constantly fluctuates based on supply and demand, economic factors, geopolitical events, and monetary policy.
Because the word for "price" in German is masculine (der Preis), "der Goldpreis" is also masculine. There are no other articles for this word.
⚠️ Be careful not to confuse der Goldpreis (the rate/value) with das Goldstück (the gold coin/piece).
🧐 Grammar: 'Der Goldpreis' in Detail
The noun "Goldpreis" is masculine. It follows the strong declension pattern.
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der | Goldpreis |
| Genitive | des | Goldpreises |
| Dative | dem | Goldpreis(e) |
| Accusative | den | Goldpreis |
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Goldpreise |
| Genitive | der | Goldpreise |
| Dative | den | Goldpreisen |
| Accusative | die | Goldpreise |
📝 Example Sentences
- Der aktuelle Goldpreis liegt bei über 1800 Euro pro Unze. (The current gold price is over 1800 euros per ounce.)
- Die Entwicklung des Goldpreises wird von Investoren genau beobachtet. (The development of the gold price is closely watched by investors.)
- Viele Faktoren beeinflussen die täglichen Goldpreise an den Börsen. (Many factors influence the daily gold prices on the stock exchanges.)
- Dem hohen Goldpreis(e) zum Trotz kaufen viele Menschen Gold als Sicherheit. (Despite the high gold price, many people buy gold as a security.)
🗣️ How 'der Goldpreis' is Used
The term "Goldpreis" is primarily used in economic and financial contexts:
- News: In reports on financial markets and commodities (e.g., "Der Goldpreis steigt/fällt/stagniert" - The gold price is rising/falling/stagnating).
- Investments: When discussing gold as an investment (e.g., "Ist jetzt ein guter Zeitpunkt, um in den Goldpreis zu investieren?" - Is now a good time to invest in the gold price?).
- Jewelry Trade: The material value of gold jewelry directly depends on the Goldpreis.
- Economic Analysis: Der Goldpreis is often considered an indicator of economic uncertainty ("flight to safe havens").
People often refer to the aktueller Goldpreis (current gold price), the historischer Goldpreis (historical gold price), or the Goldpreisentwicklung (gold price development).
🧠 Mnemonics to Remember
For the article: Think of "der Preis" (the price). Every price, including the one for gold, is masculine in German. Der Preis for the shiny gold.
For the meaning: It's simple! It's the Preis (price) for Gold. The word is a direct compound.
↔️ Similar and Opposite: Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
- Goldkurs: Very often used synonymously, refers to the exchange rate/price.
- Goldwert: Emphasizes the material value of gold.
- Goldnotierung: Technical term for the official price fixing on an exchange.
Opposites (Conceptual)
There are no direct antonyms, but contrasting concepts can be mentioned:
- Höchstpreis / Allzeithoch: The highest gold price ever reached (all-time high).
- Tiefstpreis / Allzeittief: The lowest gold price ever reached (all-time low).
- Preisstabilität vs. Preisvolatilität: Describes whether the price remains stable or fluctuates significantly (price stability vs. price volatility).
⚠️ Similar Words
- Silberpreis, Platinpreis, Ölpreis: Prices for other commodities (silver price, platinum price, oil price).
- Goldstück, Goldbarren, Goldmünze: Physical forms of gold (gold piece, gold bar, gold coin) whose value depends on the Goldpreis.
😄 A Little Joke
Fragt der Broker seinen Freund: "Was ist teurer als Gold?"
Freund: "Keine Ahnung."
Broker: "Gold kaufen, wenn der Goldpreis am höchsten ist!"
(Broker asks his friend: "What's more expensive than gold?"
Friend: "No idea."
Broker: "Buying gold when the gold price is at its highest!")
📜 A Poem about the Gold Price
Der Goldpreis steigt, der Goldpreis fällt,
mal ist er Held, mal armer Gesell'.
An Börsen wird er heiß begehrt,
sein Auf und Ab die Welt belehrt.
Ein Glanz, der Sicherheit verspricht,
doch Vorsicht ist des Sparers Pflicht.
(The gold price rises, the gold price falls,
sometimes a hero, sometimes a poor fellow.
On stock exchanges, it's highly sought after,
its ups and downs teach the world.
A gleam that promises security,
but caution is the saver's duty.)
❓ A Little Riddle
Ich habe keinen festen Stand,
ändere mich in jedem Land.
Für edles Metall steh' ich bereit,
mal hoch, mal tief, zu jeder Zeit.
Investoren schauen auf mich bang,
bin mal kurz, mal bin ich lang.
Was bin ich?
(I have no fixed position,
I change in every nation.
For precious metal, I stand ready,
sometimes high, sometimes low, always steady.
Investors watch me anxiously,
sometimes I'm short, sometimes lengthy.
What am I?)
Solution: der Goldpreis (the gold price)
✨ Other Information
Word Composition
The word "Goldpreis" is a compound noun, composed of:
Trivia
- Der Goldpreis is often called a "crisis currency" as it tends to rise during times of economic or political uncertainty.
- The most important international trading center for gold is London (London Bullion Market Association, LBMA).
- The gold price is typically quoted in US dollars per troy ounce.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Goldpreis?
The word "Goldpreis" is masculine. The correct article is der: der Goldpreis (the gold price), des Goldpreises (of the gold price). The plural is die Goldpreise (the gold prices).