German Conversation · Level 32
91 words
German word
gelten
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgɛltn̩/
Meaning
- verbapply
Example
Diese Regel gilt für alle Studenten.
This rule applies to all students.
More examples
Der Pass kann noch ein Jahr gelten.
The passport may still be valid for another year.
Core concept
A recognized label stays attached to a person or thing, making the label valid and accepted in that setting.
Common phrases
als typisch gelten
be regarded as typical
für diesen Fall gelten
be applicable to this case
als verbindlich gelten
be regarded as binding
Similar words
zutreffen: Matching the facts or conditions of a particular case.
betreffen: Involving or affecting a particular person or thing.
angehen: Concerned with a particular person, issue, or matter.
Definition in German
auf etwas zutreffen; als gültig oder verbindlich gelten
Word origin
The German verb comes through Old High German geltan from Proto-Germanic geldaną, whose meaning developed around value, force, and validity.
Usage tips
- The pattern als gelten means 'be considered' and places the description after als, as in als Experte gelten.