Dutch · Colors & Descriptions

geel

yellow

Beginneradjective

Definition

The colour of the sun or a banana.

Example

De zon is geel.

The sun is yellow.

Etymology

'Geel' comes from the Old Dutch 'geul', which is related to natural pigments. This word has stayed relatively consistent through linguistic changes.

How & Where It’s Used

'Geel' is typically used in both spoken and written forms, often informally when describing objects, emotions, and art.

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