Jade
/ˈjaːdə/
Jade is the German word for jade.
Meaning: gem (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Jade is a feminine noun, so it is used with the definite article die (die Jade). The plural form of the word is Jaden.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈjaːdə/
Did you know?
- The German word Jade is actually a linguistic accident. It originated from a mishearing of the French 'l'ejade', which was a misunderstanding of the original Spanish term.
- While Jade is the general term, German speakers often distinguish between Nephrit and Jadeit to be scientifically precise about the mineral composition.
Examples in context
- Ist das echte Jade?Is that real jade?This sentence is useful for asking whether a piece of jade is genuine.Tatoeba #12703621 by Yorwba, translation #10107796 by ddnktr
- Diese Halskette ist aus Jade.This necklace is made of jade.This sentence is useful for stating that a necklace is made of jade.Tatoeba #12703623 by Yorwba, translation #4169727 by Lepotdeterre
- Der Jadehase ist in der Regenbogenbucht gelandet.Jade Rabbit has landed in the Bay of Rainbows.This sentence is useful for mentioning the Jade Rabbit.Tatoeba #12703624 by Yorwba, translation #2931295 by Hybrid
- Ich habe gestern einen Jadestein gekauft. Er hat eine einzigartige grüne Farbe.Yesterday, I bought a jade stone. It has a unique green color.
- In meiner Sammlung habe ich eine hübsche Jade.In my collection, I have a pretty jade.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are looking at jewelry in a shop.
- MaximilianIst dieser Ring aus Jade?Is this ring made of jade?
- JuliaJa, es ist grüne Jade.Yes, it is green jade.
- MaximilianDie Jade sieht sehr schön aus.The jade looks very beautiful.
- JuliaSie gefällt mir auch sehr.I like it very much too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jade” translations and entries Jade, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Jade, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
