German word

gültig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʏltɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivevalid

Example

Ich habe noch einen gültigen Fahrschein.

I still have a valid ticket.

Illustration for gültig (valid)

More examples

Ihr gültiger Ausweis reicht als Identitätsnachweis.

Your valid ID is sufficient as proof of identity.

Core concept

A ticket, rule, or argument remains accepted within its stated conditions.

Common phrases

  • gültiger Ausweis

    valid ID

  • gültige Regel

    valid rule

  • gültiges Visum

    valid visa

Similar words

ungültig: Not accepted because the expiry date passed or conditions were not met.
befristet: Effective only during a specified period.
vorläufig: Temporarily effective and subject to later change.

Definition in German

Etwas, das nach Regeln, Gesetzen oder Fristen noch Wirksamkeit hat und anerkannt wird.

Word origin

The adjective gültig comes from gelten with -ig; the verb descends from Old High German geltan and expresses being effective or recognized.

Usage tips

  • Gültig can describe a logically valid argument as well as a legally effective document, so context determines the sense.

Other meanings

  • soundadjective
  • legitimateadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Gültigkeitvaliditynoun
  • Gültigkeitsdauervalidity periodnoun

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