adjective

gültig

valid

Etwas, das offiziell anerkannt wird und benutzt werden darf, zum Beispiel ein Ticket oder ein Vertrag.

Definition & meaning

gültig means valid, legally or officially in force, or applicable. It describes something that is accepted according to the relevant rules or remains effective.

A document, ticket, contract, or agreement can be valid.
A rule, result, or argument can be applicable or accepted as valid.
For a date or period, it can mean that something is still current or has not expired.

Grammar & Word origin

gültig is an adjective. Its ending changes depending on its grammatical role: for example, gültiger, gültige, or gültiges. It can also be used after a verb, as in “The ticket is valid.”

The word is derived from gelten , meaning “to be valid,” “to apply,” or “to count.”

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

wirksam — “effective” or “in force”; emphasizes that something produces its intended effect.
rechtsgültig — “legally valid”; specifically emphasizes legal recognition.
maßgeblich — “authoritative” or “applicable”; often describes a rule, standard, or version that should be followed.

Antonyms

ungültig — “invalid”; the most direct opposite.
unwirksam — “ineffective” or “not in force”; focuses on a lack of legal or practical effect.
nichtig — “null and void”; a stronger, often legal term for something that has no validity from the outset.