English–German

“invalid” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊngʏltɪç/

Example

Der Ausweis ist ungültig.

The ID card is invalid.

Illustration for ungültig (invalid)

How to say “invalid” in German

“Invalid” in German is ungültig.

A card, ticket, or official document bears a clear mark showing that it cannot be used.

Full entry for ungültig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ungültig

Das Passwort ist ungültig.

The password is invalid.

Tips for using ungültig

  • For a document, ungültig can mean either expired or invalid from the start, while abgelaufen specifically means expired.

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