German Conversation · Level 115
45 words
German word
geltend
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgɛltənt/
Meaning
- adjectivecurrent
Example
Die geltende Rechtslage ist kompliziert.
The current legal situation is complicated.
More examples
An der Kasse sind die geltenden Preise deutlich ausgewiesen.
The current prices are clearly displayed at the checkout.
Core concept
A rule carries a current stamp of authority and guides decisions in practice.
Common phrases
geltende Preise
current prices
geltende Öffnungszeiten
current opening hours
Similar words
gültig: Legally recognized and carrying formal validity or effect.
aktuell: Relevant to the present time or recent developments.
anwendbar: Suitable for application in a particular situation.
Definition in German
beschreibt eine Regel oder Situation, die zurzeit gültig ist und angewendet wird.
Word origin
Geltend is the present participle of gelten, an inherited Germanic verb whose older senses included being worth or having validity.
Usage tips
- In legal and administrative German, geltend often describes a rule currently in force, while gültig more broadly describes something valid.